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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,778.37, 68,362.11 and 35,805.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,778.37, 68,362.11 and 35,805.65 is: 53,469.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,778.37 : 68,362.11 = 35,805.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,778.37/68,362.11 = 35,805.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,778.37x = 68,362.11 × 35,805.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,778.37x = 2,447,749,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,749,442.11/45,778.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,469.57

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