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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,541.05, 62,851.17 and 34,035.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,541.05, 62,851.17 and 34,035.99 is: 46,973.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,541.05 : 62,851.17 = 34,035.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,541.05/62,851.17 = 34,035.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,541.05x = 62,851.17 × 34,035.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,541.05x = 2,139,201,793.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,201,793.61/45,541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,973.05

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