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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,242.24, 62,376.88 and 32,336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,242.24, 62,376.88 and 32,336.96 is: 44,583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,242.24 : 62,376.88 = 32,336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,242.24/62,376.88 = 32,336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,242.24x = 62,376.88 × 32,336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,242.24x = 2,017,078,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,078,673.48/45,242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,583.97

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