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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,540.63, 68,234.40 and 32,327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,540.63, 68,234.40 and 32,327.51 is: 48,436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,540.63 : 68,234.40 = 32,327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,540.63/68,234.40 = 32,327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,540.63x = 68,234.40 × 32,327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,540.63x = 2,205,847,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,847,907.17/45,540.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,436.92

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