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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,598.86, 68,294.40 and 37,266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,598.86, 68,294.40 and 37,266.42 is: 55,814.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,598.86 : 68,294.40 = 37,266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,598.86/68,294.40 = 37,266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,598.86x = 68,294.40 × 37,266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,598.86x = 2,545,087,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,087,794.05/45,598.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,814.72

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