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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,337.61, 63,940.18 and 32,903.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,337.61, 63,940.18 and 32,903.97 is: 45,403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,337.61 : 63,940.18 = 32,903.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,337.61/63,940.18 = 32,903.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,337.61x = 63,940.18 × 32,903.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,337.61x = 2,103,885,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,885,764.51/46,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,403.42

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