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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,229.74, 62,359.68 and 32,324.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,229.74, 62,359.68 and 32,324.43 is: 44,566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,229.74 : 62,359.68 = 32,324.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,229.74/62,359.68 = 32,324.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,229.74x = 62,359.68 × 32,324.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,229.74x = 2,015,741,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,741,110.98/45,229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,566.72

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