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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,905.28, 63,351.36 and 35,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,905.28, 63,351.36 and 35,952 is: 49,615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,905.28 : 63,351.36 = 35,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,905.28/63,351.36 = 35,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,905.28x = 63,351.36 × 35,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,905.28x = 2,277,608,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,608,094.72/45,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,615.38

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