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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,363.20, 68,044.80 and 32,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,363.20, 68,044.80 and 32,856.80 is: 49,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,363.20 : 68,044.80 = 32,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,363.20/68,044.80 = 32,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,363.20x = 68,044.80 × 32,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,363.20x = 2,235,734,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,734,384.64/45,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,285.20

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