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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,401, 62,653.38 and 25,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,401, 62,653.38 and 25,529 is: 35,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,401 : 62,653.38 = 25,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,401/62,653.38 = 25,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,401x = 62,653.38 × 25,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,401x = 1,599,478,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,478,138.02/45,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,230.02

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