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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,530.38, 62,804.85 and 35,442.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,530.38, 62,804.85 and 35,442.85 is: 48,890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,530.38 : 62,804.85 = 35,442.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,530.38/62,804.85 = 35,442.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,530.38x = 62,804.85 × 35,442.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,530.38x = 2,225,982,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,982,877.82/45,530.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,890.06

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