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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,553.28, 62,864 and 25,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,553.28, 62,864 and 25,412 is: 35,068.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,553.28 : 62,864 = 25,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,553.28/62,864 = 25,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,553.28x = 62,864 × 25,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,553.28x = 1,597,499,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,499,968/45,553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,068.82

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