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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,164.18, 62,180.96 and 38,778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,164.18, 62,180.96 and 38,778.14 is: 53,388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,164.18 : 62,180.96 = 38,778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,164.18/62,180.96 = 38,778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,164.18x = 62,180.96 × 38,778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,164.18x = 2,411,261,972.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,261,972.21/45,164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,388.81

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