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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,358.07, 68,038.46 and 37,521.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,358.07, 68,038.46 and 37,521.77 is: 56,283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,358.07 : 68,038.46 = 37,521.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,358.07/68,038.46 = 37,521.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,358.07x = 68,038.46 × 37,521.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,358.07x = 2,552,922,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,922,919.47/45,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,283.77

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