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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,341.94, 62,418.69 and 37,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,341.94, 62,418.69 and 37,371.54 is: 51,446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,341.94 : 62,418.69 = 37,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,341.94/62,418.69 = 37,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,341.94x = 62,418.69 × 37,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,341.94x = 2,332,682,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,682,570.08/45,341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,446.47

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