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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,899.95, 68,785.27 and 36,498.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,899.95, 68,785.27 and 36,498.23 is: 54,695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,899.95 : 68,785.27 = 36,498.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,899.95/68,785.27 = 36,498.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,899.95x = 68,785.27 × 36,498.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,899.95x = 2,510,540,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,540,685.79/45,899.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,695.94

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