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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,645.93, 63,071.87 and 35,126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,645.93, 63,071.87 and 35,126.46 is: 48,536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,645.93 : 63,071.87 = 35,126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,645.93/63,071.87 = 35,126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,645.93x = 63,071.87 × 35,126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,645.93x = 2,215,491,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,491,343.05/45,645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,536.45

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