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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.86, 68,401.65 and 36,731.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.86, 68,401.65 and 36,731.94 is: 55,020.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.86 : 68,401.65 = 36,731.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.86/68,401.65 = 36,731.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.86x = 68,401.65 × 36,731.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.86x = 2,512,525,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,525,303.70/45,664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,020.98

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