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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,476.64, 68,261.50 and 37,553.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,476.64, 68,261.50 and 37,553.91 is: 56,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,476.64 : 68,261.50 = 37,553.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,476.64/68,261.50 = 37,553.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,476.64x = 68,261.50 × 37,553.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,476.64x = 2,563,486,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,486,227.47/45,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,369.30

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