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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,662.32, 68,507.33 and 32,361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,662.32, 68,507.33 and 32,361.03 is: 48,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,662.32 : 68,507.33 = 32,361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,662.32/68,507.33 = 32,361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,662.32x = 68,507.33 × 32,361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,662.32x = 2,216,967,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,967,761.35/45,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,551.36

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