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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,302.96, 67,649.34 and 36,999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,302.96, 67,649.34 and 36,999.45 is: 55,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,302.96 : 67,649.34 = 36,999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,302.96/67,649.34 = 36,999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,302.96x = 67,649.34 × 36,999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,302.96x = 2,502,988,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,988,034.62/45,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,249.99

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