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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,878.88, 63,339.20 and 35,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,878.88, 63,339.20 and 35,104 is: 48,463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,878.88 : 63,339.20 = 35,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,878.88/63,339.20 = 35,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,878.88x = 63,339.20 × 35,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,878.88x = 2,223,459,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,459,276.80/45,878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,463.68

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