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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,002.60, 68,858.10 and 32,880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,002.60, 68,858.10 and 32,880.60 is: 49,216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,002.60 : 68,858.10 = 32,880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,002.60/68,858.10 = 32,880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,002.60x = 68,858.10 × 32,880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,002.60x = 2,264,095,642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,095,642.86/46,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,216.69

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