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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.96, 63,792.36 and 32,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.96, 63,792.36 and 32,141.52 is: 44,327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.96 : 63,792.36 = 32,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.96/63,792.36 = 32,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.96x = 63,792.36 × 32,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.96x = 2,050,383,414.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,383,414.79/46,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,327.86

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