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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,480.38, 68,137.44 and 32,969.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,480.38, 68,137.44 and 32,969.37 is: 49,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,480.38 : 68,137.44 = 32,969.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,480.38/68,137.44 = 32,969.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,480.38x = 68,137.44 × 32,969.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,480.38x = 2,246,448,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,448,470.21/45,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,393.80

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