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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,226, 62,411.88 and 25,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,226, 62,411.88 and 25,354 is: 34,988.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,226 : 62,411.88 = 25,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,226/62,411.88 = 25,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,226x = 62,411.88 × 25,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,226x = 1,582,390,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,390,805.52/45,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,988.52

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