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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,487.38, 68,147.94 and 32,976.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,487.38, 68,147.94 and 32,976.38 is: 49,404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,487.38 : 68,147.94 = 32,976.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,487.38/68,147.94 = 32,976.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,487.38x = 68,147.94 × 32,976.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,487.38x = 2,247,272,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,272,365.66/45,487.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,404.30

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