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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,334, 62,560.96 and 25,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,334, 62,560.96 and 25,462 is: 35,137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,334 : 62,560.96 = 25,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,334/62,560.96 = 25,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,334x = 62,560.96 × 25,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,334x = 1,592,927,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,927,163.52/45,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,137.58

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