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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,958.31, 68,996.50 and 35,435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,958.31, 68,996.50 and 35,435.02 is: 53,198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,958.31 : 68,996.50 = 35,435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,958.31/68,996.50 = 35,435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,958.31x = 68,996.50 × 35,435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,958.31x = 2,444,892,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,892,357.43/45,958.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,198.05

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