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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.74, 62,358.30 and 32,323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.74, 62,358.30 and 32,323.43 is: 44,565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.74 : 62,358.30 = 32,323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.74/62,358.30 = 32,323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.74x = 62,358.30 × 32,323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.74x = 2,015,634,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,634,144.97/45,228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,565.34

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