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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,298.56, 62,490.24 and 35,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,298.56, 62,490.24 and 35,209.20 is: 48,571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,298.56 : 62,490.24 = 35,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,298.56/62,490.24 = 35,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,298.56x = 62,490.24 × 35,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,298.56x = 2,200,231,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,231,358.21/45,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,571.77

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