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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849.60, 68,929.92 and 36,607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849.60, 68,929.92 and 36,607.68 is: 55,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849.60 : 68,929.92 = 36,607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849.60/68,929.92 = 36,607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849.60x = 68,929.92 × 36,607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849.60x = 2,523,364,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,364,453.79/45,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,035.69

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