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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.54, 62,098.18 and 35,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.54, 62,098.18 and 35,475.24 is: 48,899.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.54 : 62,098.18 = 35,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.54/62,098.18 = 35,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.54x = 62,098.18 × 35,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.54x = 2,202,947,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,947,750.38/45,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,899.47

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