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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,793.60, 68,690.40 and 36,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,793.60, 68,690.40 and 36,462.40 is: 54,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,793.60 : 68,690.40 = 36,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,793.60/68,690.40 = 36,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,793.60x = 68,690.40 × 36,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,793.60x = 2,504,616,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,616,840.96/45,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,693.60

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