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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,682.85, 68,358.16 and 37,711.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,682.85, 68,358.16 and 37,711.24 is: 56,429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,682.85 : 68,358.16 = 37,711.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,682.85/68,358.16 = 37,711.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,682.85x = 68,358.16 × 37,711.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,682.85x = 2,577,870,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,870,853.96/45,682.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,429.73

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