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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,048.87, 68,811.16 and 34,576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,048.87, 68,811.16 and 34,576 is: 51,667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,048.87 : 68,811.16 = 34,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,048.87/68,811.16 = 34,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,048.87x = 68,811.16 × 34,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,048.87x = 2,379,214,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,214,668.16/46,048.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,667.17

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