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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,460.34, 69,651.60 and 32,379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,460.34, 69,651.60 and 32,379.06 is: 48,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,460.34 : 69,651.60 = 32,379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,460.34/69,651.60 = 32,379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,460.34x = 69,651.60 × 32,379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,460.34x = 2,255,253,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,253,335.50/46,460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,541.47

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