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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,546.56, 62,871.60 and 34,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,546.56, 62,871.60 and 34,248.88 is: 47,276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,546.56 : 62,871.60 = 34,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,546.56/62,871.60 = 34,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,546.56x = 62,871.60 × 34,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,546.56x = 2,153,281,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,281,883.81/45,546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,276.50

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