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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.81, 63,983.39 and 45,284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.81, 63,983.39 and 45,284.94 is: 62,755.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.81 : 63,983.39 = 45,284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.81/63,983.39 = 45,284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.81x = 63,983.39 × 45,284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.81x = 2,897,483,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,483,750.72/46,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,755.75

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