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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,128.04, 63,590.34 and 32,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,128.04, 63,590.34 and 32,857 is: 45,295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,128.04 : 63,590.34 = 32,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,128.04/63,590.34 = 32,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,128.04x = 63,590.34 × 32,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,128.04x = 2,089,387,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,387,801.38/46,128.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,295.40

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