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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,611.64, 62,979.66 and 34,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,611.64, 62,979.66 and 34,984.44 is: 48,305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,611.64 : 62,979.66 = 34,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,611.64/62,979.66 = 34,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,611.64x = 62,979.66 × 34,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,611.64x = 2,203,308,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,308,136.49/45,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,305.83

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