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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,231.28, 62,361.80 and 32,325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,231.28, 62,361.80 and 32,325.98 is: 44,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,231.28 : 62,361.80 = 32,325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,231.28/62,361.80 = 32,325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,231.28x = 62,361.80 × 32,325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,231.28x = 2,015,906,299.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,906,299.56/45,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,568.85

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