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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,784.51, 68,782.02 and 32,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,784.51, 68,782.02 and 32,306.70 is: 48,534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,784.51 : 68,782.02 = 32,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,784.51/68,782.02 = 32,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,784.51x = 68,782.02 × 32,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,784.51x = 2,222,119,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,119,964.38/45,784.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,534.32

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