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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,358.56, 62,573.04 and 35,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,358.56, 62,573.04 and 35,269.20 is: 48,654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,358.56 : 62,573.04 = 35,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,358.56/62,573.04 = 35,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,358.56x = 62,573.04 × 35,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,358.56x = 2,206,901,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,901,062.37/45,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,654.57

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