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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,529.83, 62,794.04 and 38,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,529.83, 62,794.04 and 38,233.76 is: 52,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,529.83 : 62,794.04 = 38,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,529.83/62,794.04 = 38,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,529.83x = 62,794.04 × 38,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,529.83x = 2,400,851,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,851,749.65/45,529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,731.40

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