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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,460.41, 62,710.23 and 37,842.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,460.41, 62,710.23 and 37,842.09 is: 52,201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,460.41 : 62,710.23 = 37,842.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,460.41/62,710.23 = 37,842.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,460.41x = 62,710.23 × 37,842.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,460.41x = 2,373,086,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,086,167.58/45,460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,201.16

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