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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,417.10, 68,137.80 and 32,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,417.10, 68,137.80 and 32,295.10 is: 48,451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,417.10 : 68,137.80 = 32,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,417.10/68,137.80 = 32,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,417.10x = 68,137.80 × 32,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,417.10x = 2,200,517,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,517,064.78/45,417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,451.29

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