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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.17, 62,282.34 and 37,169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.17, 62,282.34 and 37,169.22 is: 51,142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.17 : 62,282.34 = 37,169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.17/62,282.34 = 37,169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.17x = 62,282.34 × 37,169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.17x = 2,314,985,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,985,997.57/45,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,142.77

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