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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,269.59, 69,233.87 and 32,720.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,269.59, 69,233.87 and 32,720.72 is: 48,960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,269.59 : 69,233.87 = 32,720.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,269.59/69,233.87 = 32,720.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,269.59x = 69,233.87 × 32,720.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,269.59x = 2,265,381,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,381,810.42/46,269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,960.50

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