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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,238.68, 62,357.40 and 35,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,238.68, 62,357.40 and 35,663.04 is: 49,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,238.68 : 62,357.40 = 35,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,238.68/62,357.40 = 35,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,238.68x = 62,357.40 × 35,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,238.68x = 2,223,854,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,854,450.50/45,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,158.25

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