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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.78, 62,492.90 and 30,948.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.78, 62,492.90 and 30,948.14 is: 42,725.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.78 : 62,492.90 = 30,948.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.78/62,492.90 = 30,948.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.78x = 62,492.90 × 30,948.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.78x = 1,934,038,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,038,551.00/45,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,725.34

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