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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,293.83, 67,635.74 and 36,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,293.83, 67,635.74 and 36,990.32 is: 55,236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,293.83 : 67,635.74 = 36,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,293.83/67,635.74 = 36,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,293.83x = 67,635.74 × 36,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,293.83x = 2,501,867,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,867,666.04/45,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,236.39

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