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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,631.61, 68,354.46 and 37,228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,631.61, 68,354.46 and 37,228.06 is: 55,766.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,631.61 : 68,354.46 = 37,228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,631.61/68,354.46 = 37,228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,631.61x = 68,354.46 × 37,228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,631.61x = 2,544,704,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,704,023.59/45,631.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,766.26

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