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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,326.24, 67,683.84 and 37,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,326.24, 67,683.84 and 37,022.56 is: 55,284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,326.24 : 67,683.84 = 37,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,326.24/67,683.84 = 37,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,326.24x = 67,683.84 × 37,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,326.24x = 2,505,829,027.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,829,027.43/45,326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,284.29

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