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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,926.48, 68,725.56 and 35,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,926.48, 68,725.56 and 35,997.50 is: 53,867.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,926.48 : 68,725.56 = 35,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,926.48/68,725.56 = 35,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,926.48x = 68,725.56 × 35,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,926.48x = 2,473,948,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,948,346.10/45,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,867.58

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