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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,672.56, 62,993.36 and 39,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,672.56, 62,993.36 and 39,309.76 is: 54,217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,672.56 : 62,993.36 = 39,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,672.56/62,993.36 = 39,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,672.56x = 62,993.36 × 39,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,672.56x = 2,476,253,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,253,863.19/45,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,217.54

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