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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,317.83, 69,474.92 and 32,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,317.83, 69,474.92 and 32,237.19 is: 48,354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,317.83 : 69,474.92 = 32,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,317.83/69,474.92 = 32,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,317.83x = 69,474.92 × 32,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,317.83x = 2,239,676,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,676,035.09/46,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,354.52

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