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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,433, 62,697.52 and 25,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,433, 62,697.52 and 25,289.44 is: 34,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,433 : 62,697.52 = 25,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,433/62,697.52 = 25,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,433x = 62,697.52 × 25,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,433x = 1,585,585,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,585,170.19/45,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,899.42

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