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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,663.31, 64,418.36 and 32,334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,663.31, 64,418.36 and 32,334.01 is: 44,636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,663.31 : 64,418.36 = 32,334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,663.31/64,418.36 = 32,334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,663.31x = 64,418.36 × 32,334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,663.31x = 2,082,903,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,903,573.71/46,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,636.86

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