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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,250.40, 68,021.40 and 32,193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,250.40, 68,021.40 and 32,193.20 is: 48,393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,250.40 : 68,021.40 = 32,193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,250.40/68,021.40 = 32,193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,250.40x = 68,021.40 × 32,193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,250.40x = 2,189,826,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,826,534.48/45,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,393.53

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