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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.55, 68,672.59 and 39,473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.55, 68,672.59 and 39,473.71 is: 58,922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.55 : 68,672.59 = 39,473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.55/68,672.59 = 39,473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.55x = 68,672.59 × 39,473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.55x = 2,710,761,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,761,902.61/46,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,922.50

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