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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,143.23, 69,157.74 and 32,794.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,143.23, 69,157.74 and 32,794.95 is: 49,151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,143.23 : 69,157.74 = 32,794.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,143.23/69,157.74 = 32,794.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,143.23x = 69,157.74 × 32,794.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,143.23x = 2,268,024,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,024,625.41/46,143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,151.84

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