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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,600.29, 68,424.51 and 32,358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,600.29, 68,424.51 and 32,358.85 is: 48,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,600.29 : 68,424.51 = 32,358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,600.29/68,424.51 = 32,358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,600.29x = 68,424.51 × 32,358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,600.29x = 2,214,138,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,138,455.41/45,600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,555.36

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