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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,257, 62,461.86 and 35,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,257, 62,461.86 and 35,675.24 is: 49,237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,257 : 62,461.86 = 35,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,257/62,461.86 = 35,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,257x = 62,461.86 × 35,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,257x = 2,228,341,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,341,846.35/45,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,237.51

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