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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,011.20, 68,863.20 and 32,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,011.20, 68,863.20 and 32,187.20 is: 48,173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,011.20 : 68,863.20 = 32,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,011.20/68,863.20 = 32,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,011.20x = 68,863.20 × 32,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,011.20x = 2,216,513,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,513,591.04/46,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,173.35

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