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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,393, 62,642.34 and 25,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,393, 62,642.34 and 25,521 is: 35,218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,393 : 62,642.34 = 25,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,393/62,642.34 = 25,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,393x = 62,642.34 × 25,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,393x = 1,598,695,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,695,159.14/45,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,218.98

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