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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.36, 69,315.42 and 32,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.36, 69,315.42 and 32,038.08 is: 47,975.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.36 : 69,315.42 = 32,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.36/69,315.42 = 32,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.36x = 69,315.42 × 32,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.36x = 2,220,732,971.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,732,971.19/46,289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,975.03

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