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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,552.67, 68,264.77 and 21,511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,552.67, 68,264.77 and 21,511.32 is: 32,236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,552.67 : 68,264.77 = 21,511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,552.67/68,264.77 = 21,511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,552.67x = 68,264.77 × 21,511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,552.67x = 1,468,465,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,465,312.20/45,552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,236.65

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