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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,184.73, 62,360.69 and 32,254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,184.73, 62,360.69 and 32,254.07 is: 44,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,184.73 : 62,360.69 = 32,254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,184.73/62,360.69 = 32,254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,184.73x = 62,360.69 × 32,254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,184.73x = 2,011,385,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,385,587.43/45,184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,514.72

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