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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,115.52, 62,199.76 and 37,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,115.52, 62,199.76 and 37,019.52 is: 51,037.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,115.52 : 62,199.76 = 37,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,115.52/62,199.76 = 37,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,115.52x = 62,199.76 × 37,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,115.52x = 2,302,605,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,605,259.32/45,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,037.99

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