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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,218.39, 62,329.47 and 35,642.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,218.39, 62,329.47 and 35,642.75 is: 49,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,218.39 : 62,329.47 = 35,642.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,218.39/62,329.47 = 35,642.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,218.39x = 62,329.47 × 35,642.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,218.39x = 2,221,593,405.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,593,405.20/45,218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,130.31

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