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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,845.33, 68,457.60 and 36,379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,845.33, 68,457.60 and 36,379.08 is: 54,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,845.33 : 68,457.60 = 36,379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,845.33/68,457.60 = 36,379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,845.33x = 68,457.60 × 36,379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,845.33x = 2,490,424,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,424,507.01/45,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,322.32

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