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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264, 62,466.24 and 25,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,264, 62,466.24 and 25,392 is: 35,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264 : 62,466.24 = 25,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264/62,466.24 = 25,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264x = 62,466.24 × 25,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264x = 1,586,142,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,142,766.08/45,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,042.04

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