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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,033.20, 68,920.20 and 44,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,033.20, 68,920.20 and 44,737.20 is: 66,979.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,033.20 : 68,920.20 = 44,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,033.20/68,920.20 = 44,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,033.20x = 68,920.20 × 44,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,033.20x = 3,083,296,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,296,771.44/46,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,979.85

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