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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,682.28, 62,993.06 and 35,592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,682.28, 62,993.06 and 35,592.84 is: 49,080.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,682.28 : 62,993.06 = 35,592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,682.28/62,993.06 = 35,592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,682.28x = 62,993.06 × 35,592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,682.28x = 2,242,101,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,101,905.69/45,682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,080.34

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