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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,016.85, 68,994.51 and 37,143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,016.85, 68,994.51 and 37,143.09 is: 55,689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,016.85 : 68,994.51 = 37,143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,016.85/68,994.51 = 37,143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,016.85x = 68,994.51 × 37,143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,016.85x = 2,562,669,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,669,294.44/46,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,689.80

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