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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.76, 62,438 and 39,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.76, 62,438 and 39,553.68 is: 54,688.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.76 : 62,438 = 39,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.76/62,438 = 39,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.76x = 62,438 × 39,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.76x = 2,469,652,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,652,671.84/45,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,688.23

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