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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,227.27, 62,356.28 and 32,321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,227.27, 62,356.28 and 32,321.97 is: 44,563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,227.27 : 62,356.28 = 32,321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,227.27/62,356.28 = 32,321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,227.27x = 62,356.28 × 32,321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,227.27x = 2,015,477,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,477,811.47/45,227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,563.33

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