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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,337.22, 62,572.79 and 37,771.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,337.22, 62,572.79 and 37,771.55 is: 52,130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,337.22 : 62,572.79 = 37,771.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,337.22/62,572.79 = 37,771.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,337.22x = 62,572.79 × 37,771.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,337.22x = 2,363,471,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,471,266.12/45,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,130.93

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