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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,180.57, 62,372.79 and 35,086.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,180.57, 62,372.79 and 35,086.35 is: 48,437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,180.57 : 62,372.79 = 35,086.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,180.57/62,372.79 = 35,086.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,180.57x = 62,372.79 × 35,086.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,180.57x = 2,188,433,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,433,540.42/45,180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,437.49

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