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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,856.90, 46,116.30 and 32,856.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,856.90, 46,116.30 and 32,856.90 is: 46,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,856.90 : 46,116.30 = 32,856.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,856.90/46,116.30 = 32,856.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,856.90x = 46,116.30 × 32,856.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,856.90x = 1,515,238,657.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,238,657.47/32,856.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,116.30

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