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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,227.85, 62,349.87 and 32,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,227.85, 62,349.87 and 32,476.96 is: 44,771.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,227.85 : 62,349.87 = 32,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,227.85/62,349.87 = 32,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,227.85x = 62,349.87 × 32,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,227.85x = 2,024,934,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,934,234.00/45,227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,771.84

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