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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,400.61, 62,654.87 and 37,834.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,400.61, 62,654.87 and 37,834.27 is: 52,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,400.61 : 62,654.87 = 37,834.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,400.61/62,654.87 = 37,834.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,400.61x = 62,654.87 × 37,834.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,400.61x = 2,370,501,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,501,268.39/45,400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,212.98

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