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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,570.24, 62,915.42 and 34,939.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,570.24, 62,915.42 and 34,939.44 is: 48,238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,570.24 : 62,915.42 = 34,939.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,570.24/62,915.42 = 34,939.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,570.24x = 62,915.42 × 34,939.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,570.24x = 2,198,229,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,229,542.16/45,570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,238.27

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