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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,648.54, 68,379.82 and 37,244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,648.54, 68,379.82 and 37,244.99 is: 55,791.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,648.54 : 68,379.82 = 37,244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,648.54/68,379.82 = 37,244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,648.54x = 68,379.82 × 37,244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,648.54x = 2,546,805,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,805,702.37/45,648.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,791.62

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