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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,399, 62,650.62 and 25,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,399, 62,650.62 and 25,527 is: 35,227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,399 : 62,650.62 = 25,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,399/62,650.62 = 25,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,399x = 62,650.62 × 25,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,399x = 1,599,282,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,282,376.74/45,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,227.26

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