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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,761.93, 63,188.21 and 36,780.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,761.93, 63,188.21 and 36,780.65 is: 50,786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,761.93 : 63,188.21 = 36,780.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,761.93/63,188.21 = 36,780.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,761.93x = 63,188.21 × 36,780.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,761.93x = 2,324,103,252.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,103,252.23/45,761.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,786.83

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