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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,145.60, 67,718.40 and 37,758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,145.60, 67,718.40 and 37,758.40 is: 56,637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,145.60 : 67,718.40 = 37,758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,145.60/67,718.40 = 37,758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,145.60x = 67,718.40 × 37,758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,145.60x = 2,556,938,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,938,434.56/45,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,637.60

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