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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,464.68, 62,739.30 and 32,867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,464.68, 62,739.30 and 32,867.56 is: 45,355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,464.68 : 62,739.30 = 32,867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,464.68/62,739.30 = 32,867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,464.68x = 62,739.30 × 32,867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,464.68x = 2,062,087,707.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,087,707.11/45,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,355.82

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