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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,649.60, 68,474.40 and 37,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,649.60, 68,474.40 and 37,873.60 is: 56,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,649.60 : 68,474.40 = 37,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,649.60/68,474.40 = 37,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,649.60x = 68,474.40 × 37,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,649.60x = 2,593,372,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,372,035.84/45,649.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,810.40

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