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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,217.39, 62,328.09 and 35,641.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,217.39, 62,328.09 and 35,641.75 is: 49,128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,217.39 : 62,328.09 = 35,641.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,217.39/62,328.09 = 35,641.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,217.39x = 62,328.09 × 35,641.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,217.39x = 2,221,482,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,482,201.76/45,217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,128.93

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