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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,226.27, 62,354.90 and 32,320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,226.27, 62,354.90 and 32,320.97 is: 44,561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,226.27 : 62,354.90 = 32,320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,226.27/62,354.90 = 32,320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,226.27x = 62,354.90 × 32,320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,226.27x = 2,015,370,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,370,497.93/45,226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,561.94

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