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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,570.05, 62,886.74 and 25,151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,570.05, 62,886.74 and 25,151.64 is: 34,709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,570.05 : 62,886.74 = 25,151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,570.05/62,886.74 = 25,151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,570.05x = 62,886.74 × 25,151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,570.05x = 1,581,704,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,704,645.25/45,570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,709.30

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