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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,341.60, 68,014.68 and 32,156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,341.60, 68,014.68 and 32,156.32 is: 48,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,341.60 : 68,014.68 = 32,156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,341.60/68,014.68 = 32,156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,341.60x = 68,014.68 × 32,156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,341.60x = 2,187,101,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,101,814.78/45,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,236.10

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