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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,615.14, 64,301.36 and 32,987.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,615.14, 64,301.36 and 32,987.82 is: 45,503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,615.14 : 64,301.36 = 32,987.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,615.14/64,301.36 = 32,987.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,615.14x = 64,301.36 × 32,987.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,615.14x = 2,121,161,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,161,689.44/46,615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,503.71

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