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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,688.98, 68,367.39 and 37,717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,688.98, 68,367.39 and 37,717.36 is: 56,438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,688.98 : 68,367.39 = 37,717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,688.98/68,367.39 = 37,717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,688.98x = 68,367.39 × 37,717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,688.98x = 2,578,637,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,637,460.89/45,688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,438.94

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