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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.92, 62,283.38 and 37,169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.92, 62,283.38 and 37,169.97 is: 51,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.92 : 62,283.38 = 37,169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.92/62,283.38 = 37,169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.92x = 62,283.38 × 37,169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.92x = 2,315,071,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,071,180.25/45,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,143.80

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