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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,280.78, 62,547.33 and 37,751.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,280.78, 62,547.33 and 37,751.74 is: 52,147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,280.78 : 62,547.33 = 37,751.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,280.78/62,547.33 = 37,751.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,280.78x = 62,547.33 × 37,751.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,280.78x = 2,361,270,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,270,539.85/45,280.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,147.30

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