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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,497.21, 68,259.36 and 32,875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,497.21, 68,259.36 and 32,875.48 is: 49,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,497.21 : 68,259.36 = 32,875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,497.21/68,259.36 = 32,875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,497.21x = 68,259.36 × 32,875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,497.21x = 2,244,059,433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,059,433.10/45,497.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,323.02

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