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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,117.52, 62,202.52 and 37,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,117.52, 62,202.52 and 37,021.52 is: 51,040.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,117.52 : 62,202.52 = 37,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,117.52/62,202.52 = 37,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,117.52x = 62,202.52 × 37,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,117.52x = 2,302,831,838.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,831,838.23/45,117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,040.75

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