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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,539.10, 62,892.97 and 34,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,539.10, 62,892.97 and 34,668 is: 47,879.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,539.10 : 62,892.97 = 34,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,539.10/62,892.97 = 34,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,539.10x = 62,892.97 × 34,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,539.10x = 2,180,373,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,373,397.29/45,539.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,879.15

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