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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,039.48, 62,202.23 and 34,263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,039.48, 62,202.23 and 34,263.06 is: 47,319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,039.48 : 62,202.23 = 34,263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,039.48/62,202.23 = 34,263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,039.48x = 62,202.23 × 34,263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,039.48x = 2,131,238,738.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,238,738.62/45,039.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,319.35

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