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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,249.28, 62,386.56 and 32,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,249.28, 62,386.56 and 32,344 is: 44,593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,249.28 : 62,386.56 = 32,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,249.28/62,386.56 = 32,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,249.28x = 62,386.56 × 32,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,249.28x = 2,017,830,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,830,896.64/45,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,593.66

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