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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,471, 62,758.62 and 25,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,471, 62,758.62 and 25,599 is: 35,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,471 : 62,758.62 = 25,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,471/62,758.62 = 25,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,471x = 62,758.62 × 25,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,471x = 1,606,557,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,557,913.38/45,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,331.48

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