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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,883.62, 68,514.66 and 36,417.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,883.62, 68,514.66 and 36,417.42 is: 54,379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,883.62 : 68,514.66 = 36,417.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,883.62/68,514.66 = 36,417.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,883.62x = 68,514.66 × 36,417.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,883.62x = 2,495,127,149.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,127,149.38/45,883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,379.47

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