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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.80, 69,188.76 and 32,971.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.80, 69,188.76 and 32,971.16 is: 49,421.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.80 : 69,188.76 = 32,971.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.80/69,188.76 = 32,971.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.80x = 69,188.76 × 32,971.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.80x = 2,281,233,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,233,676.16/46,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,421.43

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