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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,869.59, 68,816.68 and 36,544.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,869.59, 68,816.68 and 36,544.77 is: 54,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,869.59 : 68,816.68 = 36,544.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,869.59/68,816.68 = 36,544.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,869.59x = 68,816.68 × 36,544.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,869.59x = 2,514,889,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,889,398.68/45,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,826.95

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