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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,398, 62,649.24 and 25,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,398, 62,649.24 and 25,526 is: 35,225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,398 : 62,649.24 = 25,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,398/62,649.24 = 25,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,398x = 62,649.24 × 25,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,398x = 1,599,184,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,184,500.24/45,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,225.88

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