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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,167.72, 62,287.26 and 34,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,167.72, 62,287.26 and 34,440.08 is: 47,493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,167.72 : 62,287.26 = 34,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,167.72/62,287.26 = 34,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,167.72x = 62,287.26 × 34,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,167.72x = 2,145,178,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,178,217.38/45,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,493.61

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