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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,872.84, 64,654.66 and 32,720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,872.84, 64,654.66 and 32,720.52 is: 45,133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,872.84 : 64,654.66 = 32,720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,872.84/64,654.66 = 32,720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,872.84x = 64,654.66 × 32,720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,872.84x = 2,115,534,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,534,095.62/46,872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,133.47

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