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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,178.57, 62,370.03 and 35,084.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,178.57, 62,370.03 and 35,084.35 is: 48,434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,178.57 : 62,370.03 = 35,084.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,178.57/62,370.03 = 35,084.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,178.57x = 62,370.03 × 35,084.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,178.57x = 2,188,211,962.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,211,962.03/45,178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,434.73

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