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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,657.61, 68,481.52 and 21,636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,657.61, 68,481.52 and 21,636.11 is: 32,451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,657.61 : 68,481.52 = 21,636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,657.61/68,481.52 = 21,636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,657.61x = 68,481.52 × 21,636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,657.61x = 1,481,673,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,673,816.80/45,657.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,451.85

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