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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,268.74, 67,624.88 and 32,681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,268.74, 67,624.88 and 32,681.34 is: 48,821.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,268.74 : 67,624.88 = 32,681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,268.74/67,624.88 = 32,681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,268.74x = 67,624.88 × 32,681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,268.74x = 2,210,071,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,071,532.33/45,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,821.14

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