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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,570.74, 62,916.11 and 34,939.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,570.74, 62,916.11 and 34,939.94 is: 48,238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,570.74 : 62,916.11 = 34,939.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,570.74/62,916.11 = 34,939.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,570.74x = 62,916.11 × 34,939.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,570.74x = 2,198,285,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,285,108.43/45,570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,238.96

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