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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,454, 62,735.22 and 25,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,454, 62,735.22 and 25,582 is: 35,308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,454 : 62,735.22 = 25,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,454/62,735.22 = 25,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,454x = 62,735.22 × 25,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,454x = 1,604,892,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,892,398.04/45,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,308.06

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