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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,183.52, 62,374.96 and 31,766.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,183.52, 62,374.96 and 31,766.28 is: 43,852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,183.52 : 62,374.96 = 31,766.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,183.52/62,374.96 = 31,766.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,183.52x = 62,374.96 × 31,766.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,183.52x = 1,981,420,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,420,250.15/45,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,852.72

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