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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,643.60, 68,465.40 and 32,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,643.60, 68,465.40 and 32,280.40 is: 48,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,643.60 : 68,465.40 = 32,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,643.60/68,465.40 = 32,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,643.60x = 68,465.40 × 32,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,643.60x = 2,210,090,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,090,498.16/45,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,420.60

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