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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,786.66, 68,785.25 and 32,308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,786.66, 68,785.25 and 32,308.84 is: 48,537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,786.66 : 68,785.25 = 32,308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,786.66/68,785.25 = 32,308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,786.66x = 68,785.25 × 32,308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,786.66x = 2,222,371,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,371,636.61/45,786.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,537.54

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