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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,929.40, 46,217.80 and 32,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,929.40, 46,217.80 and 32,929.40 is: 46,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,929.40 : 46,217.80 = 32,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,929.40/46,217.80 = 32,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,929.40x = 46,217.80 × 32,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,929.40x = 1,521,924,423.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,924,423.32/32,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,217.80

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