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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,256, 62,460.48 and 35,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,256, 62,460.48 and 35,674.24 is: 49,236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,256 : 62,460.48 = 35,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,256/62,460.48 = 35,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,256x = 62,460.48 × 35,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,256x = 2,228,230,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,230,154.04/45,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,236.13

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