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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,220.14, 62,331.89 and 35,644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,220.14, 62,331.89 and 35,644.50 is: 49,132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,220.14 : 62,331.89 = 35,644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,220.14/62,331.89 = 35,644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,220.14x = 62,331.89 × 35,644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,220.14x = 2,221,788,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,788,563.22/45,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,132.73

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