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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.14, 62,569.56 and 35,347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.14, 62,569.56 and 35,347.59 is: 48,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.14 : 62,569.56 = 35,347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.14/62,569.56 = 35,347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.14x = 62,569.56 × 35,347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.14x = 2,211,683,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,683,285.91/45,436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,676.74

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