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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026, 62,135.88 and 25,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026, 62,135.88 and 25,154 is: 34,712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026 : 62,135.88 = 25,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026/62,135.88 = 25,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026x = 62,135.88 × 25,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026x = 1,562,965,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,965,925.52/45,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,712.52

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