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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,830.25, 68,643.77 and 35,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,830.25, 68,643.77 and 35,222.16 is: 52,755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,830.25 : 68,643.77 = 35,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,830.25/68,643.77 = 35,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,830.25x = 68,643.77 × 35,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,830.25x = 2,417,781,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,781,673.83/45,830.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,755.15

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