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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,464.18, 62,738.61 and 32,867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,464.18, 62,738.61 and 32,867.06 is: 45,355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,464.18 : 62,738.61 = 32,867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,464.18/62,738.61 = 32,867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,464.18x = 62,738.61 × 32,867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,464.18x = 2,062,033,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,033,659.19/45,464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,355.13

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