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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,514.36, 62,811.96 and 25,371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,514.36, 62,811.96 and 25,371.38 is: 35,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,514.36 : 62,811.96 = 25,371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,514.36/62,811.96 = 25,371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,514.36x = 62,811.96 × 25,371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,514.36x = 1,593,625,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,625,814.27/45,514.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,013.70

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