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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,536.74, 69,805.12 and 32,524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,536.74, 69,805.12 and 32,524.13 is: 48,786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,536.74 : 69,805.12 = 32,524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,536.74/69,805.12 = 32,524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,536.74x = 69,805.12 × 32,524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,536.74x = 2,270,350,797.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,350,797.55/46,536.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,786.20

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