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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,017.06, 63,524.94 and 34,691.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,017.06, 63,524.94 and 34,691.16 is: 47,889.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,017.06 : 63,524.94 = 34,691.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,017.06/63,524.94 = 34,691.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,017.06x = 63,524.94 × 34,691.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,017.06x = 2,203,753,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,753,857.53/46,017.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,889.93

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