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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,553.88, 62,779.22 and 32,784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,553.88, 62,779.22 and 32,784.89 is: 45,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,553.88 : 62,779.22 = 32,784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,553.88/62,779.22 = 32,784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,553.88x = 62,779.22 × 32,784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,553.88x = 2,058,210,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,210,060.90/45,553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,181.89

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