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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,811.40, 68,717.10 and 36,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,811.40, 68,717.10 and 36,902.60 is: 55,353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,811.40 : 68,717.10 = 36,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,811.40/68,717.10 = 36,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,811.40x = 68,717.10 × 36,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,811.40x = 2,535,839,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,839,654.46/45,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,353.90

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