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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,230.96, 67,848.57 and 37,318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,230.96, 67,848.57 and 37,318.81 is: 55,979.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,230.96 : 67,848.57 = 37,318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,230.96/67,848.57 = 37,318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,230.96x = 67,848.57 × 37,318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,230.96x = 2,532,027,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,027,892.60/45,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,979.97

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