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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,495.89, 68,257.38 and 32,874.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,495.89, 68,257.38 and 32,874.17 is: 49,321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,495.89 : 68,257.38 = 32,874.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,495.89/68,257.38 = 32,874.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,495.89x = 68,257.38 × 32,874.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,495.89x = 2,243,904,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,904,372.59/45,495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,321.04

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