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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,661.32, 68,505.83 and 32,360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,661.32, 68,505.83 and 32,360.03 is: 48,549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,661.32 : 68,505.83 = 32,360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,661.32/68,505.83 = 32,360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,661.32x = 68,505.83 × 32,360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,661.32x = 2,216,850,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,850,723.44/45,661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,549.86

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