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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.96, 62,073.39 and 37,481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.96, 62,073.39 and 37,481.22 is: 51,690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.96 : 62,073.39 = 37,481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.96/62,073.39 = 37,481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.96x = 62,073.39 × 37,481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.96x = 2,326,586,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,586,386.74/45,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,690.48

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