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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,546.13, 62,829.76 and 37,057.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,546.13, 62,829.76 and 37,057.74 is: 51,120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,546.13 : 62,829.76 = 37,057.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,546.13/62,829.76 = 37,057.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,546.13x = 62,829.76 × 37,057.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,546.13x = 2,328,328,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,328,910.34/45,546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,120.24

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