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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,145.72, 63,649.26 and 35,418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,145.72, 63,649.26 and 35,418.48 is: 48,853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,145.72 : 63,649.26 = 35,418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,145.72/63,649.26 = 35,418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,145.72x = 63,649.26 × 35,418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,145.72x = 2,254,360,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,360,161.67/46,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,853.07

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