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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,665.06, 68,511.47 and 32,363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,665.06, 68,511.47 and 32,363.78 is: 48,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,665.06 : 68,511.47 = 32,363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,665.06/68,511.47 = 32,363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,665.06x = 68,511.47 × 32,363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,665.06x = 2,217,289,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,289,638.18/45,665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,555.50

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