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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,646.68, 63,072.90 and 35,127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,646.68, 63,072.90 and 35,127.21 is: 48,537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,646.68 : 63,072.90 = 35,127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,646.68/63,072.90 = 35,127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,646.68x = 63,072.90 × 35,127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,646.68x = 2,215,575,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,575,003.61/45,646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,537.48

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