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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,585.98, 68,344.10 and 37,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,585.98, 68,344.10 and 37,663.56 is: 56,466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,585.98 : 68,344.10 = 37,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,585.98/68,344.10 = 37,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,585.98x = 68,344.10 × 37,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,585.98x = 2,574,081,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,081,922.68/45,585.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,466.53

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