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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.16, 62,489.52 and 34,547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.16, 62,489.52 and 34,547.92 is: 47,683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.16 : 62,489.52 = 34,547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.16/62,489.52 = 34,547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.16x = 62,489.52 × 34,547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.16x = 2,158,882,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,882,937.80/45,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,683.61

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