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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,610.08, 68,428.08 and 32,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,610.08, 68,428.08 and 32,157.60 is: 48,245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,610.08 : 68,428.08 = 32,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,610.08/68,428.08 = 32,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,610.08x = 68,428.08 × 32,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,610.08x = 2,200,482,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,482,825.41/45,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,245.54

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