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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,006.60, 68,864.10 and 32,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,006.60, 68,864.10 and 32,884.60 is: 49,222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,006.60 : 68,864.10 = 32,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,006.60/68,864.10 = 32,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,006.60x = 68,864.10 × 32,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,006.60x = 2,264,568,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,568,382.86/46,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,222.69

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