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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,734.70, 68,468.40 and 32,612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,734.70, 68,468.40 and 32,612.70 is: 48,823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,734.70 : 68,468.40 = 32,612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,734.70/68,468.40 = 32,612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,734.70x = 68,468.40 × 32,612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,734.70x = 2,232,939,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,939,388.68/45,734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,823.75

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