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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,904.10, 68,710.35 and 32,782.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,904.10, 68,710.35 and 32,782.10 is: 49,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,904.10 : 68,710.35 = 32,782.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,904.10/68,710.35 = 32,782.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,904.10x = 68,710.35 × 32,782.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,904.10x = 2,252,469,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,469,564.74/45,904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,069.03

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