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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,672.48, 68,200.02 and 37,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,672.48, 68,200.02 and 37,368.72 is: 55,800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,672.48 : 68,200.02 = 37,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,672.48/68,200.02 = 37,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,672.48x = 68,200.02 × 37,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,672.48x = 2,548,547,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,547,451.37/45,672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,800.51

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