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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,394, 62,643.72 and 25,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,394, 62,643.72 and 25,522 is: 35,220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,394 : 62,643.72 = 25,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,394/62,643.72 = 25,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,394x = 62,643.72 × 25,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,394x = 1,598,793,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,793,021.84/45,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,220.36

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