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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,119.52, 62,205.28 and 37,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,119.52, 62,205.28 and 37,023.52 is: 51,043.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,119.52 : 62,205.28 = 37,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,119.52/62,205.28 = 37,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,119.52x = 62,205.28 × 37,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,119.52x = 2,303,058,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,058,428.19/45,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,043.50

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