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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,008.42, 68,992.10 and 32,058.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,008.42, 68,992.10 and 32,058.08 is: 48,072.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,008.42 : 68,992.10 = 32,058.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,008.42/68,992.10 = 32,058.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,008.42x = 68,992.10 × 32,058.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,008.42x = 2,211,754,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,754,261.17/46,008.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,072.81

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