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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,218.89, 62,330.16 and 35,643.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,218.89, 62,330.16 and 35,643.25 is: 49,131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,218.89 : 62,330.16 = 35,643.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,218.89/62,330.16 = 35,643.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,218.89x = 62,330.16 × 35,643.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,218.89x = 2,221,649,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,649,475.42/45,218.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,131.00

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