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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,267.80, 67,901.70 and 32,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,267.80, 67,901.70 and 32,979.80 is: 49,469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,267.80 : 67,901.70 = 32,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,267.80/67,901.70 = 32,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,267.80x = 67,901.70 × 32,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,267.80x = 2,239,384,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,384,485.66/45,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,469.70

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