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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,467.40, 68,085.90 and 36,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,467.40, 68,085.90 and 36,251.40 is: 54,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,467.40 : 68,085.90 = 36,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,467.40/68,085.90 = 36,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,467.40x = 68,085.90 × 36,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,467.40x = 2,468,209,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,209,195.26/45,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,285.25

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