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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,165.42, 67,723.70 and 35,865.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,165.42, 67,723.70 and 35,865.27 is: 53,778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,165.42 : 67,723.70 = 35,865.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,165.42/67,723.70 = 35,865.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,165.42x = 67,723.70 × 35,865.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,165.42x = 2,428,928,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,928,606.57/45,165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,778.50

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