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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,225.43, 62,353.74 and 32,320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,225.43, 62,353.74 and 32,320.12 is: 44,560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,225.43 : 62,353.74 = 32,320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,225.43/62,353.74 = 32,320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,225.43x = 62,353.74 × 32,320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,225.43x = 2,015,280,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,280,126.54/45,225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,560.77

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