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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,221.19, 62,426.66 and 30,138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,221.19, 62,426.66 and 30,138.99 is: 41,606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,221.19 : 62,426.66 = 30,138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,221.19/62,426.66 = 30,138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,221.19x = 62,426.66 × 30,138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,221.19x = 1,881,476,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,476,481.47/45,221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,606.08

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