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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,558.15, 69,781.66 and 32,441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,558.15, 69,781.66 and 32,441.71 is: 48,623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,558.15 : 69,781.66 = 32,441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,558.15/69,781.66 = 32,441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,558.15x = 69,781.66 × 32,441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,558.15x = 2,263,836,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,836,377.04/46,558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,623.85

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