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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,438.17, 62,699.74 and 25,293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,438.17, 62,699.74 and 25,293.47 is: 34,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,438.17 : 62,699.74 = 25,293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,438.17/62,699.74 = 25,293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,438.17x = 62,699.74 × 25,293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,438.17x = 1,585,893,615.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,893,615.97/45,438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,902.24

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