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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,429, 62,692.06 and 25,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,429, 62,692.06 and 25,557 is: 35,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,429 : 62,692.06 = 25,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,429/62,692.06 = 25,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,429x = 62,692.06 × 25,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,429x = 1,602,220,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,220,977.42/45,429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,268.68

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