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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,637.19, 62,938.40 and 38,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,637.19, 62,938.40 and 38,005.73 is: 52,413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,637.19 : 62,938.40 = 38,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,637.19/62,938.40 = 38,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,637.19x = 62,938.40 × 38,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,637.19x = 2,392,019,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,019,804.35/45,637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,413.83

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