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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,931.76, 64,656.36 and 32,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,931.76, 64,656.36 and 32,759.28 is: 45,131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,931.76 : 64,656.36 = 32,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,931.76/64,656.36 = 32,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,931.76x = 64,656.36 × 32,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,931.76x = 2,118,095,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,095,801.02/46,931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,131.40

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