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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,588.96, 68,227.80 and 38,201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,588.96, 68,227.80 and 38,201.76 is: 57,172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,588.96 : 68,227.80 = 38,201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,588.96/68,227.80 = 38,201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,588.96x = 68,227.80 × 38,201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,588.96x = 2,606,422,040.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,422,040.93/45,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,172.22

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