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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,529.70, 68,195.22 and 37,542.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,529.70, 68,195.22 and 37,542.59 is: 56,231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,529.70 : 68,195.22 = 37,542.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,529.70/68,195.22 = 37,542.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,529.70x = 68,195.22 × 37,542.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,529.70x = 2,560,224,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,224,958.39/45,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,231.98

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