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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,293.13, 69,321.08 and 32,041.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,293.13, 69,321.08 and 32,041.86 is: 47,980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,293.13 : 69,321.08 = 32,041.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,293.13/69,321.08 = 32,041.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,293.13x = 69,321.08 × 32,041.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,293.13x = 2,221,176,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,176,550.49/46,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,980.70

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