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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.72, 62,199.66 and 34,494.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.72, 62,199.66 and 34,494.04 is: 47,543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.72 : 62,199.66 = 34,494.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.72/62,199.66 = 34,494.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.72x = 62,199.66 × 34,494.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.72x = 2,145,517,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,517,560.03/45,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,543.23

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