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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,319, 62,547.71 and 37,753.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,319, 62,547.71 and 37,753.35 is: 52,105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,319 : 62,547.71 = 37,753.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,319/62,547.71 = 37,753.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,319x = 62,547.71 × 37,753.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,319x = 2,361,385,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,385,274.59/45,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,105.86

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