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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,336.22, 62,571.41 and 37,770.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,336.22, 62,571.41 and 37,770.55 is: 52,129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,336.22 : 62,571.41 = 37,770.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,336.22/62,571.41 = 37,770.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,336.22x = 62,571.41 × 37,770.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,336.22x = 2,363,356,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,356,569.98/45,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,129.55

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