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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,475.78, 62,302.11 and 43,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,475.78, 62,302.11 and 43,771.28 is: 59,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,475.78 : 62,302.11 = 43,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,475.78/62,302.11 = 43,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,475.78x = 62,302.11 × 43,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,475.78x = 2,727,042,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,042,571.03/45,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,966.92

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