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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,006.20, 68,894.82 and 37,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,006.20, 68,894.82 and 37,706.76 is: 56,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,006.20 : 68,894.82 = 37,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,006.20/68,894.82 = 37,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,006.20x = 68,894.82 × 37,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,006.20x = 2,597,800,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,800,442.98/46,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,466.31

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