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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,233.70, 62,443.92 and 30,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,233.70, 62,443.92 and 30,151.50 is: 41,623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,233.70 : 62,443.92 = 30,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,233.70/62,443.92 = 30,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,233.70x = 62,443.92 × 30,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,233.70x = 1,882,777,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,777,853.88/45,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,623.34

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