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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,480.57, 68,137.72 and 32,969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,480.57, 68,137.72 and 32,969.56 is: 49,394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,480.57 : 68,137.72 = 32,969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,480.57/68,137.72 = 32,969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,480.57x = 68,137.72 × 32,969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,480.57x = 2,246,470,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,470,518.67/45,480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,394.08

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