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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,999.60, 68,853.60 and 32,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,999.60, 68,853.60 and 32,877.60 is: 49,212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,999.60 : 68,853.60 = 32,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,999.60/68,853.60 = 32,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,999.60x = 68,853.60 × 32,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,999.60x = 2,263,741,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,741,119.36/45,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,212.19

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