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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,938.20, 68,753.70 and 32,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,938.20, 68,753.70 and 32,114.20 is: 48,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,938.20 : 68,753.70 = 32,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,938.20/68,753.70 = 32,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,938.20x = 68,753.70 × 32,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,938.20x = 2,207,970,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,970,072.54/45,938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,063.92

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