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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,577.28, 62,925.12 and 34,946.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,577.28, 62,925.12 and 34,946.48 is: 48,247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,577.28 : 62,925.12 = 34,946.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,577.28/62,925.12 = 34,946.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,577.28x = 62,925.12 × 34,946.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,577.28x = 2,199,011,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,011,447.58/45,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,247.97

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