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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264.15, 62,242.97 and 39,285.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,264.15, 62,242.97 and 39,285.41 is: 54,021.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264.15 : 62,242.97 = 39,285.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264.15/62,242.97 = 39,285.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264.15x = 62,242.97 × 39,285.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264.15x = 2,445,240,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,240,088.43/45,264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,021.56

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