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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,003.05, 68,668.86 and 39,471.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,003.05, 68,668.86 and 39,471.21 is: 58,918.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,003.05 : 68,668.86 = 39,471.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,003.05/68,668.86 = 39,471.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,003.05x = 68,668.86 × 39,471.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,003.05x = 2,710,442,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,442,993.52/46,003.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,918.77

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