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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,256.96, 62,482.08 and 35,166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,256.96, 62,482.08 and 35,166.34 is: 48,550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,256.96 : 62,482.08 = 35,166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,256.96/62,482.08 = 35,166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,256.96x = 62,482.08 × 35,166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,256.96x = 2,197,266,069.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,266,069.19/45,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,550.90

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