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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,609.64, 62,976.90 and 34,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,609.64, 62,976.90 and 34,982.44 is: 48,303.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,609.64 : 62,976.90 = 34,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,609.64/62,976.90 = 34,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,609.64x = 62,976.90 × 34,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,609.64x = 2,203,085,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,085,625.64/45,609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,303.07

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