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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,419.10, 68,140.80 and 32,297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,419.10, 68,140.80 and 32,297.10 is: 48,454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,419.10 : 68,140.80 = 32,297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,419.10/68,140.80 = 32,297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,419.10x = 68,140.80 × 32,297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,419.10x = 2,200,750,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,750,231.68/45,419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,454.29

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