Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,261, 62,460.18 and 25,389
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,261, 62,460.18 and 25,389 is: 35,036.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,261 : 62,460.18 = 25,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,261/62,460.18 = 25,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,261x = 62,460.18 × 25,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,261x = 1,585,801,510.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,585,801,510.02/45,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,036.82
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