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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,030.26, 63,524.85 and 34,679.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,030.26, 63,524.85 and 34,679.73 is: 47,860.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,030.26 : 63,524.85 = 34,679.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,030.26/63,524.85 = 34,679.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,030.26x = 63,524.85 × 34,679.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,030.26x = 2,203,024,646.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,024,646.29/46,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,860.36

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