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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,179.57, 62,371.41 and 35,085.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,179.57, 62,371.41 and 35,085.35 is: 48,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,179.57 : 62,371.41 = 35,085.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,179.57/62,371.41 = 35,085.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,179.57x = 62,371.41 × 35,085.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,179.57x = 2,188,322,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,322,749.84/45,179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,436.11

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