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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,797.38, 63,168.80 and 32,214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,797.38, 63,168.80 and 32,214.22 is: 44,433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,797.38 : 63,168.80 = 32,214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,797.38/63,168.80 = 32,214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,797.38x = 63,168.80 × 32,214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,797.38x = 2,034,933,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,933,620.34/45,797.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,433.41

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