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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,497.60, 68,246.40 and 37,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,497.60, 68,246.40 and 37,203.20 is: 55,804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,497.60 : 68,246.40 = 37,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,497.60/68,246.40 = 37,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,497.60x = 68,246.40 × 37,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,497.60x = 2,538,984,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,984,468.48/45,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,804.80

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