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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,615.08, 68,327.24 and 36,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,615.08, 68,327.24 and 36,682.08 is: 54,946.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,615.08 : 68,327.24 = 36,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,615.08/68,327.24 = 36,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,615.08x = 68,327.24 × 36,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,615.08x = 2,506,385,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,385,283.86/45,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,946.42

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