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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,465.68, 62,740.68 and 32,868.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,465.68, 62,740.68 and 32,868.56 is: 45,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,465.68 : 62,740.68 = 32,868.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,465.68/62,740.68 = 32,868.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,465.68x = 62,740.68 × 32,868.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,465.68x = 2,062,195,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,195,805.02/45,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,357.20

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