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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.80, 62,099.87 and 38,681.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.80, 62,099.87 and 38,681.25 is: 53,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.80 : 62,099.87 = 38,681.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.80/62,099.87 = 38,681.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.80x = 62,099.87 × 38,681.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.80x = 2,402,100,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,100,403.03/45,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,339.95

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