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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,679.64, 62,996.92 and 38,048.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,679.64, 62,996.92 and 38,048.28 is: 52,472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,679.64 : 62,996.92 = 38,048.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,679.64/62,996.92 = 38,048.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,679.64x = 62,996.92 × 38,048.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,679.64x = 2,396,924,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,924,451.30/45,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,472.49

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