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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,524.84, 68,287.25 and 35,546.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,524.84, 68,287.25 and 35,546.45 is: 53,319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,524.84 : 68,287.25 = 35,546.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,524.84/68,287.25 = 35,546.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,524.84x = 68,287.25 × 35,546.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,524.84x = 2,427,369,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,369,065.19/45,524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,319.67

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