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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,905.60, 68,858.40 and 32,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,905.60, 68,858.40 and 32,542.40 is: 48,813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,905.60 : 68,858.40 = 32,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,905.60/68,858.40 = 32,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,905.60x = 68,858.40 × 32,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,905.60x = 2,240,817,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,817,596.16/45,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,813.60

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