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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,983.16, 68,918.94 and 32,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,983.16, 68,918.94 and 32,635.08 is: 48,913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,983.16 : 68,918.94 = 32,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,983.16/68,918.94 = 32,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,983.16x = 68,918.94 × 32,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,983.16x = 2,249,175,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,175,120.42/45,983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,913.02

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