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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,279.28, 62,545.26 and 37,750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,279.28, 62,545.26 and 37,750.24 is: 52,145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,279.28 : 62,545.26 = 37,750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,279.28/62,545.26 = 37,750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,279.28x = 62,545.26 × 37,750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,279.28x = 2,361,098,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,098,575.86/45,279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,145.23

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