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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,320.83, 69,479.42 and 32,240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,320.83, 69,479.42 and 32,240.19 is: 48,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,320.83 : 69,479.42 = 32,240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,320.83/69,479.42 = 32,240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,320.83x = 69,479.42 × 32,240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,320.83x = 2,240,029,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,029,540.69/46,320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,359.02

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