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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,296, 62,508.48 and 25,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,296, 62,508.48 and 25,424 is: 35,085.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,296 : 62,508.48 = 25,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,296/62,508.48 = 25,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,296x = 62,508.48 × 25,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,296x = 1,589,215,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,215,595.52/45,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,085.12

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