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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,215.98, 62,385.32 and 35,626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,215.98, 62,385.32 and 35,626.13 is: 49,154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,215.98 : 62,385.32 = 35,626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,215.98/62,385.32 = 35,626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,215.98x = 62,385.32 × 35,626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,215.98x = 2,222,547,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,547,342.28/45,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,154.03

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