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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,775.29, 68,542.79 and 36,843.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,775.29, 68,542.79 and 36,843.15 is: 55,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,775.29 : 68,542.79 = 36,843.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,775.29/68,542.79 = 36,843.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,775.29x = 68,542.79 × 36,843.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,775.29x = 2,525,332,109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,332,109.17/45,775.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,168.02

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