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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,643.60, 69,965.40 and 32,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,643.60, 69,965.40 and 32,646.80 is: 48,970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,643.60 : 69,965.40 = 32,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,643.60/69,965.40 = 32,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,643.60x = 69,965.40 × 32,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,643.60x = 2,284,146,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,146,420.72/46,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,970.20

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