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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.13, 68,787.08 and 36,499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.13, 68,787.08 and 36,499.42 is: 54,697.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.13 : 68,787.08 = 36,499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.13/68,787.08 = 36,499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.13x = 68,787.08 × 36,499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.13x = 2,510,688,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,688,563.85/45,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,697.76

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