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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,437.64, 62,571.63 and 35,349.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,437.64, 62,571.63 and 35,349.09 is: 48,678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,437.64 : 62,571.63 = 35,349.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,437.64/62,571.63 = 35,349.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,437.64x = 62,571.63 × 35,349.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,437.64x = 2,211,850,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,850,180.32/45,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,678.81

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