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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,501.28, 68,182.79 and 32,201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,501.28, 68,182.79 and 32,201.42 is: 48,253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,501.28 : 68,182.79 = 32,201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,501.28/68,182.79 = 32,201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,501.28x = 68,182.79 × 32,201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,501.28x = 2,195,582,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,582,155.64/45,501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,253.20

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