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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,458.37, 62,791.68 and 34,637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,458.37, 62,791.68 and 34,637.28 is: 47,844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,458.37 : 62,791.68 = 34,637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,458.37/62,791.68 = 34,637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,458.37x = 62,791.68 × 34,637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,458.37x = 2,174,933,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,933,001.83/45,458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,844.50

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