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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,486.80, 68,230.20 and 32,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,486.80, 68,230.20 and 32,267.60 is: 48,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,486.80 : 68,230.20 = 32,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,486.80/68,230.20 = 32,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,486.80x = 68,230.20 × 32,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,486.80x = 2,201,624,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,624,801.52/45,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,401.40

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