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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,295.58, 67,638.34 and 36,992.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,295.58, 67,638.34 and 36,992.07 is: 55,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295.58 : 67,638.34 = 36,992.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295.58/67,638.34 = 36,992.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295.58x = 67,638.34 × 36,992.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295.58x = 2,502,082,207.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,082,207.96/45,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,238.99

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