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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,140.76, 62,304.66 and 43,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,140.76, 62,304.66 and 43,031.52 is: 59,393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,140.76 : 62,304.66 = 43,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,140.76/62,304.66 = 43,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,140.76x = 62,304.66 × 43,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,140.76x = 2,681,064,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,064,222.88/45,140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,393.42

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