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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,952.56, 68,963.40 and 36,828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,952.56, 68,963.40 and 36,828.72 is: 55,270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,952.56 : 68,963.40 = 36,828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,952.56/68,963.40 = 36,828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,952.56x = 68,963.40 × 36,828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,952.56x = 2,539,833,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,833,748.85/45,952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,270.78

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