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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,038.84, 67,601.99 and 32,638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,038.84, 67,601.99 and 32,638.55 is: 48,989.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,038.84 : 67,601.99 = 32,638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,038.84/67,601.99 = 32,638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,038.84x = 67,601.99 × 32,638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,038.84x = 2,206,430,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,430,674.30/45,038.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,989.51

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