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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,216.89, 62,327.40 and 35,641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,216.89, 62,327.40 and 35,641.25 is: 49,128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,216.89 : 62,327.40 = 35,641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,216.89/62,327.40 = 35,641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,216.89x = 62,327.40 × 35,641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,216.89x = 2,221,426,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,426,333.93/45,216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,128.24

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