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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,551.76, 68,327.02 and 37,744.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,551.76, 68,327.02 and 37,744.17 is: 56,615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,551.76 : 68,327.02 = 37,744.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,551.76/68,327.02 = 37,744.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,551.76x = 68,327.02 × 37,744.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,551.76x = 2,578,946,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,946,658.47/45,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,615.74

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