Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,564.68, 64,255.50 and 32,448
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,564.68, 64,255.50 and 32,448 is: 44,775.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,564.68 : 64,255.50 = 32,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,564.68/64,255.50 = 32,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,564.68x = 64,255.50 × 32,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,564.68x = 2,084,962,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,084,962,464/46,564.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,775.62
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