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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,437.40, 68,255.46 and 32,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,437.40, 68,255.46 and 32,373.72 is: 48,631.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,437.40 : 68,255.46 = 32,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,437.40/68,255.46 = 32,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,437.40x = 68,255.46 × 32,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,437.40x = 2,209,683,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,683,150.51/45,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,631.37

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