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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,211.60, 62,415.52 and 35,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,211.60, 62,415.52 and 35,117.44 is: 48,480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,211.60 : 62,415.52 = 35,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,211.60/62,415.52 = 35,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,211.60x = 62,415.52 × 35,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,211.60x = 2,191,873,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,873,278.67/45,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,480.33

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