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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,127.74, 68,938.87 and 33,673.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,127.74, 68,938.87 and 33,673.99 is: 50,326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,127.74 : 68,938.87 = 33,673.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,127.74/68,938.87 = 33,673.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,127.74x = 68,938.87 × 33,673.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,127.74x = 2,321,446,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,446,474.30/46,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,326.48

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