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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,325.68, 62,556.22 and 32,620.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,325.68, 62,556.22 and 32,620.92 is: 45,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,325.68 : 62,556.22 = 32,620.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,325.68/62,556.22 = 32,620.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,325.68x = 62,556.22 × 32,620.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,325.68x = 2,040,641,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,641,448.12/45,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,021.75

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