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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,574, 65,738.72 and 45,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,574, 65,738.72 and 45,268.08 is: 62,552.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,574 : 65,738.72 = 45,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,574/65,738.72 = 45,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,574x = 65,738.72 × 45,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,574x = 2,975,865,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,865,749.23/47,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,552.36

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