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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,462.41, 62,712.99 and 37,844.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,462.41, 62,712.99 and 37,844.09 is: 52,203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,462.41 : 62,712.99 = 37,844.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,462.41/62,712.99 = 37,844.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,462.41x = 62,712.99 × 37,844.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,462.41x = 2,373,316,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,316,037.73/45,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,203.92

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