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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.70, 67,595.20 and 36,962.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.70, 67,595.20 and 36,962.94 is: 55,195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.70 : 67,595.20 = 36,962.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.70/67,595.20 = 36,962.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.70x = 67,595.20 × 36,962.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.70x = 2,498,517,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,517,321.89/45,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,195.48

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