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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,297.14, 69,327.08 and 32,045.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,297.14, 69,327.08 and 32,045.86 is: 47,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,297.14 : 69,327.08 = 32,045.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,297.14/69,327.08 = 32,045.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,297.14x = 69,327.08 × 32,045.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,297.14x = 2,221,645,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,645,899.89/46,297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,986.68

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