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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,582, 62,905.32 and 25,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,582, 62,905.32 and 25,710 is: 35,481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,582 : 62,905.32 = 25,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,582/62,905.32 = 25,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,582x = 62,905.32 × 25,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,582x = 1,617,295,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,295,777.20/45,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,481.02

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