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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,862.58, 63,292.92 and 34,511.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,862.58, 63,292.92 and 34,511.64 is: 47,627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,862.58 : 63,292.92 = 34,511.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,862.58/63,292.92 = 34,511.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,862.58x = 63,292.92 × 34,511.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,862.58x = 2,184,342,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,342,469.59/45,862.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,627.99

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