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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,548.02, 68,347.95 and 36,372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,548.02, 68,347.95 and 36,372.34 is: 54,579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,548.02 : 68,347.95 = 36,372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,548.02/68,347.95 = 36,372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,548.02x = 68,347.95 × 36,372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,548.02x = 2,485,974,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,974,875.70/45,548.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,579.21

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