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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,529.38, 62,803.47 and 35,441.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,529.38, 62,803.47 and 35,441.85 is: 48,888.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,529.38 : 62,803.47 = 35,441.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,529.38/62,803.47 = 35,441.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,529.38x = 62,803.47 × 35,441.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,529.38x = 2,225,871,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,871,163.22/45,529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,888.68

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