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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,544.96, 68,356.48 and 32,429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,544.96, 68,356.48 and 32,429.44 is: 48,671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,544.96 : 68,356.48 = 32,429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,544.96/68,356.48 = 32,429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,544.96x = 68,356.48 × 32,429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,544.96x = 2,216,762,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,762,366.77/45,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,671.96

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