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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,406.16, 62,578.94 and 36,936.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,406.16, 62,578.94 and 36,936.19 is: 50,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,406.16 : 62,578.94 = 36,936.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,406.16/62,578.94 = 36,936.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,406.16x = 62,578.94 × 36,936.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,406.16x = 2,311,427,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,427,617.84/45,406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,905.60

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