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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,349.52, 69,397.92 and 32,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,349.52, 69,397.92 and 32,274.96 is: 48,324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,349.52 : 69,397.92 = 32,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,349.52/69,397.92 = 32,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,349.52x = 69,397.92 × 32,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,349.52x = 2,239,815,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,815,092.08/46,349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,324.45

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