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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,255.96, 62,480.70 and 35,165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,255.96, 62,480.70 and 35,165.34 is: 48,549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,255.96 : 62,480.70 = 35,165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,255.96/62,480.70 = 35,165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,255.96x = 62,480.70 × 35,165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,255.96x = 2,197,155,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,155,058.94/45,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,549.52

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