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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,244.46, 67,562.01 and 36,940.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,244.46, 67,562.01 and 36,940.68 is: 55,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,244.46 : 67,562.01 = 36,940.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,244.46/67,562.01 = 36,940.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,244.46x = 67,562.01 × 36,940.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,244.46x = 2,495,786,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,786,591.57/45,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,162.26

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