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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,271.38, 62,345.33 and 32,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,271.38, 62,345.33 and 32,676.18 is: 44,999.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,271.38 : 62,345.33 = 32,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,271.38/62,345.33 = 32,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,271.38x = 62,345.33 × 32,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,271.38x = 2,037,207,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,207,225.24/45,271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,999.89

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