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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,612.89, 62,981.39 and 34,985.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,612.89, 62,981.39 and 34,985.69 is: 48,307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,612.89 : 62,981.39 = 34,985.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,612.89/62,981.39 = 34,985.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,612.89x = 62,981.39 × 34,985.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,612.89x = 2,203,447,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,447,211.38/45,612.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,307.56

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