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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,437.14, 62,570.94 and 35,348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,437.14, 62,570.94 and 35,348.59 is: 48,678.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,437.14 : 62,570.94 = 35,348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,437.14/62,570.94 = 35,348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,437.14x = 62,570.94 × 35,348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,437.14x = 2,211,794,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,794,503.97/45,437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,678.12

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