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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,960.40, 68,940.60 and 36,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,960.40, 68,940.60 and 36,744.40 is: 55,116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,960.40 : 68,940.60 = 36,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,960.40/68,940.60 = 36,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,960.40x = 68,940.60 × 36,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,960.40x = 2,533,180,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,180,982.64/45,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,116.60

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