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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,512.54, 64,078.83 and 32,340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,512.54, 64,078.83 and 32,340.78 is: 44,554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,512.54 : 64,078.83 = 32,340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,512.54/64,078.83 = 32,340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,512.54x = 64,078.83 × 32,340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,512.54x = 2,072,359,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,359,343.69/46,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,554.85

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