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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,125.76, 62,306.40 and 36,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,125.76, 62,306.40 and 36,222.24 is: 50,013.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,125.76 : 62,306.40 = 36,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,125.76/62,306.40 = 36,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,125.76x = 62,306.40 × 36,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,125.76x = 2,256,877,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,877,374.34/45,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,013.06

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