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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,506.08, 62,761.24 and 38,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,506.08, 62,761.24 and 38,210 is: 52,698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,506.08 : 62,761.24 = 38,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,506.08/62,761.24 = 38,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,506.08x = 62,761.24 × 38,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,506.08x = 2,398,106,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,106,980.40/45,506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,698.61

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