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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,474.80, 67,905.34 and 37,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,474.80, 67,905.34 and 37,171.04 is: 55,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,474.80 : 67,905.34 = 37,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,474.80/67,905.34 = 37,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,474.80x = 67,905.34 × 37,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,474.80x = 2,524,112,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,112,109.35/45,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,505.73

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