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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,673.48, 68,201.51 and 37,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,673.48, 68,201.51 and 37,369.72 is: 55,802.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,673.48 : 68,201.51 = 37,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,673.48/68,201.51 = 37,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,673.48x = 68,201.51 × 37,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,673.48x = 2,548,671,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,671,332.28/45,673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,802.00

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