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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,385.80, 68,078.70 and 32,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,385.80, 68,078.70 and 32,944.20 is: 49,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,385.80 : 68,078.70 = 32,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,385.80/68,078.70 = 32,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,385.80x = 68,078.70 × 32,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,385.80x = 2,242,798,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,798,308.54/45,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,416.30

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