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