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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,028.20, 68,912.70 and 44,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,028.20, 68,912.70 and 44,732.20 is: 66,972.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,028.20 : 68,912.70 = 44,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,028.20/68,912.70 = 44,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,028.20x = 68,912.70 × 44,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,028.20x = 3,082,616,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,616,678.94/46,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,972.35

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