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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,453, 62,733.84 and 25,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,453, 62,733.84 and 25,581 is: 35,306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,453 : 62,733.84 = 25,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,453/62,733.84 = 25,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,453x = 62,733.84 × 25,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,453x = 1,604,794,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,794,361.04/45,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,306.68

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