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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,285.63, 67,801.26 and 36,801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,285.63, 67,801.26 and 36,801.69 is: 55,099.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,285.63 : 67,801.26 = 36,801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,285.63/67,801.26 = 36,801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,285.63x = 67,801.26 × 36,801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,285.63x = 2,495,200,952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,200,952.13/45,285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,099.18

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