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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.65, 62,536.89 and 32,606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.65, 62,536.89 and 32,606.89 is: 45,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.65 : 62,536.89 = 32,606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.65/62,536.89 = 32,606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.65x = 62,536.89 × 32,606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.65x = 2,039,133,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,133,493.17/45,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,002.41

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