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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,671.56, 68,521.22 and 32,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,671.56, 68,521.22 and 32,370.28 is: 48,565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,671.56 : 68,521.22 = 32,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,671.56/68,521.22 = 32,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,671.56x = 68,521.22 × 32,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,671.56x = 2,218,051,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,051,077.34/45,671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,565.26

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