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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.72, 67,686.18 and 37,024.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.72, 67,686.18 and 37,024.14 is: 55,286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.72 : 67,686.18 = 37,024.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.72/67,686.18 = 37,024.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.72x = 67,686.18 × 37,024.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.72x = 2,506,022,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,022,604.39/45,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,286.76

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