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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,665.62, 68,512.28 and 32,364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,665.62, 68,512.28 and 32,364.36 is: 48,556.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,665.62 : 68,512.28 = 32,364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,665.62/68,512.28 = 32,364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,665.62x = 68,512.28 × 32,364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,665.62x = 2,217,356,114.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,356,114.57/45,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,556.35

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