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