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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,606, 62,936.28 and 25,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,606, 62,936.28 and 25,734 is: 35,512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,606 : 62,936.28 = 25,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,606/62,936.28 = 25,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,606x = 62,936.28 × 25,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,606x = 1,619,602,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,602,229.52/45,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,512.92

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