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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,127.04, 63,588.96 and 32,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,127.04, 63,588.96 and 32,856 is: 45,294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,127.04 : 63,588.96 = 32,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,127.04/63,588.96 = 32,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,127.04x = 63,588.96 × 32,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,127.04x = 2,089,278,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,278,869.76/46,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,294.02

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