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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,838.88, 70,219.44 and 32,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,838.88, 70,219.44 and 32,011.02 is: 47,989.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,838.88 : 70,219.44 = 32,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,838.88/70,219.44 = 32,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,838.88x = 70,219.44 × 32,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,838.88x = 2,247,795,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,795,898.23/46,838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,989.96

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