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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.68, 62,931.76 and 45,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.68, 62,931.76 and 45,072.24 is: 61,794.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.68 : 62,931.76 = 45,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.68/62,931.76 = 45,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.68x = 62,931.76 × 45,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.68x = 2,836,475,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,475,390.34/45,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,794.59

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