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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.60, 68,862.60 and 32,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.60, 68,862.60 and 32,883.60 is: 49,221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.60 : 68,862.60 = 32,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.60/68,862.60 = 32,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.60x = 68,862.60 × 32,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.60x = 2,264,450,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,450,193.36/46,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,221.19

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