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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,330, 62,555.44 and 25,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,330, 62,555.44 and 25,458 is: 35,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,330 : 62,555.44 = 25,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,330/62,555.44 = 25,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,330x = 62,555.44 × 25,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,330x = 1,592,536,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,536,391.52/45,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,132.06

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