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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,366.93, 62,613.17 and 32,662.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,366.93, 62,613.17 and 32,662.17 is: 45,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,366.93 : 62,613.17 = 32,662.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,366.93/62,613.17 = 32,662.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,366.93x = 62,613.17 × 32,662.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,366.93x = 2,045,082,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,082,084.43/45,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,078.70

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