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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,543.57, 67,010.86 and 32,637.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,543.57, 67,010.86 and 32,637.25 is: 45,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,543.57 : 67,010.86 = 32,637.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,543.57/67,010.86 = 32,637.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,543.57x = 67,010.86 × 32,637.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,543.57x = 2,187,050,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,050,190.54/48,543.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,053.34

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