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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,530.33, 62,794.73 and 38,234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,530.33, 62,794.73 and 38,234.26 is: 52,732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,530.33 : 62,794.73 = 38,234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,530.33/62,794.73 = 38,234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,530.33x = 62,794.73 × 38,234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,530.33x = 2,400,909,528.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,909,528.30/45,530.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,732.09

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