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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,432.63, 62,675.51 and 32,011.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,432.63, 62,675.51 and 32,011.29 is: 44,160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,432.63 : 62,675.51 = 32,011.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,432.63/62,675.51 = 32,011.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,432.63x = 62,675.51 × 32,011.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,432.63x = 2,006,323,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,323,766.45/45,432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,160.41

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