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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,778.80, 70,168.20 and 32,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,778.80, 70,168.20 and 32,004.40 is: 48,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,778.80 : 70,168.20 = 32,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,778.80/70,168.20 = 32,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,778.80x = 70,168.20 × 32,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,778.80x = 2,245,691,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,691,140.08/46,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,006.60

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