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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,137.58, 67,732.28 and 35,249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,137.58, 67,732.28 and 35,249.10 is: 52,893.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,137.58 : 67,732.28 = 35,249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,137.58/67,732.28 = 35,249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,137.58x = 67,732.28 × 35,249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,137.58x = 2,387,501,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,501,910.95/45,137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,893.88

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