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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,451.78, 86,102.10 and 45,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,451.78, 86,102.10 and 45,458.80 is: 62,673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,451.78 : 86,102.10 = 45,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,451.78/86,102.10 = 45,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,451.78x = 86,102.10 × 45,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,451.78x = 3,914,098,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,098,143.48/62,451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,673.92

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