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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,227.74, 62,356.92 and 32,322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,227.74, 62,356.92 and 32,322.43 is: 44,563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,227.74 : 62,356.92 = 32,322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,227.74/62,356.92 = 32,322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,227.74x = 62,356.92 × 32,322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,227.74x = 2,015,527,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,527,181.72/45,227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,563.96

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