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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,145.90, 93,218.85 and 45,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,145.90, 93,218.85 and 45,233.10 is: 67,849.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,145.90 : 93,218.85 = 45,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,145.90/93,218.85 = 45,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,145.90x = 93,218.85 × 45,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,145.90x = 4,216,577,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,577,563.94/62,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,849.65

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