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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,998.60, 68,852.10 and 32,876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,998.60, 68,852.10 and 32,876.60 is: 49,210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,998.60 : 68,852.10 = 32,876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,998.60/68,852.10 = 32,876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,998.60x = 68,852.10 × 32,876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,998.60x = 2,263,622,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,622,950.86/45,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,210.69

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