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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,161.78, 69,193.26 and 32,974.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,161.78, 69,193.26 and 32,974.17 is: 49,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,161.78 : 69,193.26 = 32,974.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,161.78/69,193.26 = 32,974.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,161.78x = 69,193.26 × 32,974.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,161.78x = 2,281,590,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,590,318.09/46,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,425.96

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