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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,059.86, 62,116.30 and 35,469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,059.86, 62,116.30 and 35,469.02 is: 48,895.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,059.86 : 62,116.30 = 35,469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,059.86/62,116.30 = 35,469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,059.86x = 62,116.30 × 35,469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,059.86x = 2,203,204,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,204,486.65/45,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,895.06

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