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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,316.84, 69,475.32 and 32,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,316.84, 69,475.32 and 32,527.40 is: 48,791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,316.84 : 69,475.32 = 32,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,316.84/69,475.32 = 32,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,316.84x = 69,475.32 × 32,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,316.84x = 2,259,851,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,851,523.77/46,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,791.14

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