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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,712.33, 63,049.11 and 32,269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,712.33, 63,049.11 and 32,269.57 is: 44,508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,712.33 : 63,049.11 = 32,269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,712.33/63,049.11 = 32,269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,712.33x = 63,049.11 × 32,269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,712.33x = 2,034,567,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,567,668.58/45,712.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,508.07

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