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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,209, 62,388.52 and 25,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,209, 62,388.52 and 25,337 is: 34,965.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,209 : 62,388.52 = 25,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,209/62,388.52 = 25,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,209x = 62,388.52 × 25,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,209x = 1,580,737,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,737,931.24/45,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,965.12

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