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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,680.64, 62,998.30 and 38,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,680.64, 62,998.30 and 38,049.28 is: 52,473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,680.64 : 62,998.30 = 38,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,680.64/62,998.30 = 38,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,680.64x = 62,998.30 × 38,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,680.64x = 2,397,039,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,039,956.22/45,680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,473.87

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