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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,677.49, 68,530.05 and 32,376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,677.49, 68,530.05 and 32,376.17 is: 48,574.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,677.49 : 68,530.05 = 32,376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,677.49/68,530.05 = 32,376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,677.49x = 68,530.05 × 32,376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,677.49x = 2,218,740,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,740,720.23/45,677.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,574.05

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