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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,788.76, 68,995.14 and 37,651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,788.76, 68,995.14 and 37,651.08 is: 56,733.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,788.76 : 68,995.14 = 37,651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,788.76/68,995.14 = 37,651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,788.76x = 68,995.14 × 37,651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,788.76x = 2,597,741,535.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,741,535.75/45,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,733.17

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