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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,251.28, 62,389.32 and 32,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,251.28, 62,389.32 and 32,346 is: 44,596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,251.28 : 62,389.32 = 32,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,251.28/62,389.32 = 32,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,251.28x = 62,389.32 × 32,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,251.28x = 2,018,044,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,044,944.72/45,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,596.42

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