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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,408.72, 69,611.82 and 32,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,408.72, 69,611.82 and 32,163.28 is: 48,244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,408.72 : 69,611.82 = 32,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,408.72/69,611.82 = 32,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,408.72x = 69,611.82 × 32,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,408.72x = 2,238,944,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,944,457.97/46,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,244.05

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