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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,389.21, 63,977.63 and 32,275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,389.21, 63,977.63 and 32,275.77 is: 44,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,389.21 : 63,977.63 = 32,275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,389.21/63,977.63 = 32,275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,389.21x = 63,977.63 × 32,275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,389.21x = 2,064,927,109.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,927,109.65/46,389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,513.09

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