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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,458.16, 62,717.88 and 35,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,458.16, 62,717.88 and 35,867.76 is: 49,486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,458.16 : 62,717.88 = 35,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,458.16/62,717.88 = 35,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,458.16x = 62,717.88 × 35,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,458.16x = 2,249,549,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,549,867.55/45,458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,486.16

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