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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,307.65, 62,531.37 and 32,602.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,307.65, 62,531.37 and 32,602.89 is: 44,996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,307.65 : 62,531.37 = 32,602.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,307.65/62,531.37 = 32,602.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,307.65x = 62,531.37 × 32,602.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,307.65x = 2,038,703,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,703,377.66/45,307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,996.89

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