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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,470.31, 62,748.87 and 25,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,470.31, 62,748.87 and 25,326 is: 34,949.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,470.31 : 62,748.87 = 25,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,470.31/62,748.87 = 25,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,470.31x = 62,748.87 × 25,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,470.31x = 1,589,177,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,177,881.62/45,470.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,949.79

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