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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,608.64, 62,975.52 and 34,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,608.64, 62,975.52 and 34,981.44 is: 48,301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,608.64 : 62,975.52 = 34,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,608.64/62,975.52 = 34,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,608.64x = 62,975.52 × 34,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,608.64x = 2,202,974,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,974,374.35/45,608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,301.69

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