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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,765.59, 68,753.41 and 32,471.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,765.59, 68,753.41 and 32,471.37 is: 48,781.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,765.59 : 68,753.41 = 32,471.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,765.59/68,753.41 = 32,471.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,765.59x = 68,753.41 × 32,471.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,765.59x = 2,232,517,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,517,414.87/45,765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,781.57

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