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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,461.41, 62,711.61 and 37,843.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,461.41, 62,711.61 and 37,843.09 is: 52,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,461.41 : 62,711.61 = 37,843.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,461.41/62,711.61 = 37,843.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,461.41x = 62,711.61 × 37,843.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,461.41x = 2,373,201,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,201,101.27/45,461.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,202.54

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