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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,477.31, 62,758.53 and 25,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,477.31, 62,758.53 and 25,333 is: 34,959.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,477.31 : 62,758.53 = 25,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,477.31/62,758.53 = 25,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,477.31x = 62,758.53 × 25,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,477.31x = 1,589,861,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,861,840.49/45,477.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,959.45

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