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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,134.08, 62,227.20 and 35,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,134.08, 62,227.20 and 35,045.44 is: 48,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,134.08 : 62,227.20 = 35,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,134.08/62,227.20 = 35,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,134.08x = 62,227.20 × 35,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,134.08x = 2,180,779,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,779,603.97/45,134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,317.80

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