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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.04, 67,607.61 and 36,971.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.04, 67,607.61 and 36,971.25 is: 55,207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.04 : 67,607.61 = 36,971.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.04/67,607.61 = 36,971.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.04x = 67,607.61 × 36,971.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.04x = 2,499,537,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,537,851.21/45,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,207.86

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