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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,827.88, 63,176.20 and 32,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,827.88, 63,176.20 and 32,174.35 is: 44,354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,827.88 : 63,176.20 = 32,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,827.88/63,176.20 = 32,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,827.88x = 63,176.20 × 32,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,827.88x = 2,032,653,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,653,328.41/45,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,354.08

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