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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,514.60, 68,271.90 and 37,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,514.60, 68,271.90 and 37,738.60 is: 56,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,514.60 : 68,271.90 = 37,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,514.60/68,271.90 = 37,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,514.60x = 68,271.90 × 37,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,514.60x = 2,576,485,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,485,925.34/45,514.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,607.90

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