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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,296.13, 69,325.58 and 32,044.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,296.13, 69,325.58 and 32,044.86 is: 47,985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,296.13 : 69,325.58 = 32,044.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,296.13/69,325.58 = 32,044.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,296.13x = 69,325.58 × 32,044.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,296.13x = 2,221,528,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,528,505.52/46,296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,985.19

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