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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,794.58, 63,161.78 and 39,432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,794.58, 63,161.78 and 39,432.02 is: 54,386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,794.58 : 63,161.78 = 39,432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,794.58/63,161.78 = 39,432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,794.58x = 63,161.78 × 39,432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,794.58x = 2,490,596,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,596,572.20/45,794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,386.27

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