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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,038.12, 62,157.87 and 37,471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,038.12, 62,157.87 and 37,471.10 is: 51,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,038.12 : 62,157.87 = 37,471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,038.12/62,157.87 = 37,471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,038.12x = 62,157.87 × 37,471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,038.12x = 2,329,123,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,123,451.77/45,038.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,714.50

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