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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,599.29, 68,423.01 and 32,357.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,599.29, 68,423.01 and 32,357.85 is: 48,553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,599.29 : 68,423.01 = 32,357.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,599.29/68,423.01 = 32,357.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,599.29x = 68,423.01 × 32,357.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,599.29x = 2,214,021,494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,021,494.13/45,599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,553.86

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