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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,559.14, 68,270.67 and 37,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,559.14, 68,270.67 and 37,297.14 is: 55,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,559.14 : 68,270.67 = 37,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,559.14/68,270.67 = 37,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,559.14x = 68,270.67 × 37,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,559.14x = 2,546,300,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,300,736.88/45,559.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,890.01

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