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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,534, 62,836.92 and 25,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,534, 62,836.92 and 25,662 is: 35,413.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,534 : 62,836.92 = 25,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,534/62,836.92 = 25,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,534x = 62,836.92 × 25,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,534x = 1,612,521,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,521,041.04/45,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,413.56

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