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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,480, 62,762.88 and 25,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,480, 62,762.88 and 25,608 is: 35,339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,480 : 62,762.88 = 25,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,480/62,762.88 = 25,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,480x = 62,762.88 × 25,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,480x = 1,607,231,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,231,831.04/45,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,339.31

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