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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,174.32, 62,371.68 and 34,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,174.32, 62,371.68 and 34,545.44 is: 47,696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,174.32 : 62,371.68 = 34,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,174.32/62,371.68 = 34,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,174.32x = 62,371.68 × 34,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,174.32x = 2,154,657,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,657,129.14/45,174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,696.50

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