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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,862.62, 68,483.32 and 36,396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,862.62, 68,483.32 and 36,396.36 is: 54,348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,862.62 : 68,483.32 = 36,396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,862.62/68,483.32 = 36,396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,862.62x = 68,483.32 × 36,396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,862.62x = 2,492,543,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,543,568.72/45,862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,348.04

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