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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,046.72, 67,541.46 and 39,511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,046.72, 67,541.46 and 39,511.18 is: 59,241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,046.72 : 67,541.46 = 39,511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,046.72/67,541.46 = 39,511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,046.72x = 67,541.46 × 39,511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,046.72x = 2,668,642,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,642,783.52/45,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,241.67

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