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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,383.67, 62,573.04 and 35,804.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,383.67, 62,573.04 and 35,804.61 is: 49,365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,383.67 : 62,573.04 = 35,804.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,383.67/62,573.04 = 35,804.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,383.67x = 62,573.04 × 35,804.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,383.67x = 2,240,403,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,403,293.71/45,383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,365.85

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