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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,417.60, 68,138.55 and 32,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,417.60, 68,138.55 and 32,295.60 is: 48,452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,417.60 : 68,138.55 = 32,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,417.60/68,138.55 = 32,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,417.60x = 68,138.55 × 32,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,417.60x = 2,200,575,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,575,355.38/45,417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,452.04

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