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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,424.89, 68,052.60 and 32,914.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,424.89, 68,052.60 and 32,914.35 is: 49,310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,424.89 : 68,052.60 = 32,914.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,424.89/68,052.60 = 32,914.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,424.89x = 68,052.60 × 32,914.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,424.89x = 2,239,907,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,907,094.81/45,424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,310.13

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