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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,295.70, 67,638.54 and 36,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,295.70, 67,638.54 and 36,992.20 is: 55,239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295.70 : 67,638.54 = 36,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295.70/67,638.54 = 36,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295.70x = 67,638.54 × 36,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295.70x = 2,502,098,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,098,399.39/45,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,239.20

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