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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,414.09, 68,179.46 and 38,532.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,414.09, 68,179.46 and 38,532.33 is: 57,847.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,414.09 : 68,179.46 = 38,532.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,414.09/68,179.46 = 38,532.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,414.09x = 68,179.46 × 38,532.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,414.09x = 2,627,113,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,113,259.28/45,414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,847.98

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