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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,227.04, 62,486.98 and 37,649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,227.04, 62,486.98 and 37,649.04 is: 52,017.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,227.04 : 62,486.98 = 37,649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,227.04/62,486.98 = 37,649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,227.04x = 62,486.98 × 37,649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,227.04x = 2,352,574,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,574,809.50/45,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,017.00

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