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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,606.97, 64,290.39 and 32,979.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,606.97, 64,290.39 and 32,979.71 is: 45,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,606.97 : 64,290.39 = 32,979.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,606.97/64,290.39 = 32,979.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,606.97x = 64,290.39 × 32,979.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,606.97x = 2,120,278,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,278,417.99/46,606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,492.73

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