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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,220.86, 46,881.77 and 32,941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,220.86, 46,881.77 and 32,941.58 is: 45,129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,220.86 : 46,881.77 = 32,941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,220.86/46,881.77 = 32,941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,220.86x = 46,881.77 × 32,941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,220.86x = 1,544,359,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,359,459.79/34,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,129.18

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