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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,504.10, 68,256.15 and 37,728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,504.10, 68,256.15 and 37,728.10 is: 56,592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,504.10 : 68,256.15 = 37,728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,504.10/68,256.15 = 37,728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,504.10x = 68,256.15 × 37,728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,504.10x = 2,575,174,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,174,852.82/45,504.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,592.15

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