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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,860.62, 68,480.34 and 36,394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,860.62, 68,480.34 and 36,394.36 is: 54,345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,860.62 : 68,480.34 = 36,394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,860.62/68,480.34 = 36,394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,860.62x = 68,480.34 × 36,394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,860.62x = 2,492,298,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,298,146.88/45,860.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,345.06

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