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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,211.12, 62,383.76 and 30,126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,211.12, 62,383.76 and 30,126.31 is: 41,569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,211.12 : 62,383.76 = 30,126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,211.12/62,383.76 = 30,126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,211.12x = 62,383.76 × 30,126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,211.12x = 1,879,392,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,392,186.13/45,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,569.25

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