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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,161.06, 62,180.08 and 38,341.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,161.06, 62,180.08 and 38,341.59 is: 52,790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161.06 : 62,180.08 = 38,341.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161.06/62,180.08 = 38,341.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161.06x = 62,180.08 × 38,341.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161.06x = 2,384,083,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,083,037.67/45,161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,790.68

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