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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,221.72, 62,393.24 and 35,631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,221.72, 62,393.24 and 35,631.88 is: 49,161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,221.72 : 62,393.24 = 35,631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,221.72/62,393.24 = 35,631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,221.72x = 62,393.24 × 35,631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,221.72x = 2,223,188,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,188,373.59/45,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,161.97

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