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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,662.82, 68,508.08 and 32,361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,662.82, 68,508.08 and 32,361.53 is: 48,552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,662.82 : 68,508.08 = 32,361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,662.82/68,508.08 = 32,361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,662.82x = 68,508.08 × 32,361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,662.82x = 2,217,026,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,026,295.62/45,662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,552.11

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