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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,281.52, 62,505.28 and 38,882.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,281.52, 62,505.28 and 38,882.42 is: 53,672.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,281.52 : 62,505.28 = 38,882.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,281.52/62,505.28 = 38,882.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,281.52x = 62,505.28 × 38,882.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,281.52x = 2,430,356,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,356,549.18/45,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,672.15

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