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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,952.39, 68,617.31 and 36,486.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,952.39, 68,617.31 and 36,486.19 is: 54,482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,952.39 : 68,617.31 = 36,486.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,952.39/68,617.31 = 36,486.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,952.39x = 68,617.31 × 36,486.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,952.39x = 2,503,584,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,584,209.95/45,952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,482.13

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