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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,346.34, 68,011.86 and 32,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,346.34, 68,011.86 and 32,158.64 is: 48,232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,346.34 : 68,011.86 = 32,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,346.34/68,011.86 = 32,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,346.34x = 68,011.86 × 32,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,346.34x = 2,187,168,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,168,921.47/45,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,232.53

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