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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.85, 62,351.25 and 32,477.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.85, 62,351.25 and 32,477.96 is: 44,773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.85 : 62,351.25 = 32,477.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.85/62,351.25 = 32,477.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.85x = 62,351.25 × 32,477.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.85x = 2,025,041,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,041,403.45/45,228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,773.22

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