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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,316.65, 62,589.33 and 30,184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,316.65, 62,589.33 and 30,184.41 is: 41,689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,316.65 : 62,589.33 = 30,184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,316.65/62,589.33 = 30,184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,316.65x = 62,589.33 × 30,184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,316.65x = 1,889,221,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,221,998.35/45,316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,689.36

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