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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,219.90, 62,331.54 and 35,644.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,219.90, 62,331.54 and 35,644.26 is: 49,132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,219.90 : 62,331.54 = 35,644.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,219.90/62,331.54 = 35,644.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,219.90x = 62,331.54 × 35,644.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,219.90x = 2,221,761,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,761,617.96/45,219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,132.39

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