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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,714.20, 68,437.65 and 32,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,714.20, 68,437.65 and 32,592.20 is: 48,793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,714.20 : 68,437.65 = 32,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,714.20/68,437.65 = 32,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,714.20x = 68,437.65 × 32,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,714.20x = 2,230,533,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,533,576.33/45,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,793.01

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