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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,498.21, 68,260.86 and 32,876.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,498.21, 68,260.86 and 32,876.48 is: 49,324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,498.21 : 68,260.86 = 32,876.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,498.21/68,260.86 = 32,876.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,498.21x = 68,260.86 × 32,876.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,498.21x = 2,244,176,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,176,798.57/45,498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,324.51

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