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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.40, 67,416.90 and 37,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.40, 67,416.90 and 37,233.40 is: 55,769.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.40 : 67,416.90 = 37,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.40/67,416.90 = 37,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.40x = 67,416.90 × 37,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.40x = 2,510,160,404.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,160,404.46/45,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,769.69

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