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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,838.62, 63,237.26 and 32,421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,838.62, 63,237.26 and 32,421.38 is: 44,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,838.62 : 63,237.26 = 32,421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,838.62/63,237.26 = 32,421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,838.62x = 63,237.26 × 32,421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,838.62x = 2,050,239,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,239,236.62/45,838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,727.33

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