Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,461.40, 46,234.08 and 32,264
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,461.40, 46,234.08 and 32,264 is: 44,579.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,461.40 : 46,234.08 = 32,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,461.40/46,234.08 = 32,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,461.40x = 46,234.08 × 32,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,461.40x = 1,491,696,357.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,491,696,357.12/33,461.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,579.62
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