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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,610.50, 68,359.59 and 32,391.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,610.50, 68,359.59 and 32,391.30 is: 48,547.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,610.50 : 68,359.59 = 32,391.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,610.50/68,359.59 = 32,391.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,610.50x = 68,359.59 × 32,391.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,610.50x = 2,214,255,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,255,987.57/45,610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,547.07

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