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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.12, 62,433.36 and 35,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.12, 62,433.36 and 35,187 is: 48,524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.12 : 62,433.36 = 35,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.12/62,433.36 = 35,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.12x = 62,433.36 × 35,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.12x = 2,196,842,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,842,638.32/45,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,524.22

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