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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,388, 62,635.98 and 25,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,388, 62,635.98 and 25,246.36 is: 34,840.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,388 : 62,635.98 = 25,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,388/62,635.98 = 25,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,388x = 62,635.98 × 25,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,388x = 1,581,330,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,330,500.03/45,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,840.28

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