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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.82, 62,529.10 and 34,787.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.82, 62,529.10 and 34,787.46 is: 48,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.82 : 62,529.10 = 34,787.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.82/62,529.10 = 34,787.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.82x = 62,529.10 × 34,787.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.82x = 2,175,228,565.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,228,565.09/45,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,053.49

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