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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,129.77, 68,941.91 and 33,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,129.77, 68,941.91 and 33,676.02 is: 50,329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,129.77 : 68,941.91 = 33,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,129.77/68,941.91 = 33,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,129.77x = 68,941.91 × 33,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,129.77x = 2,321,689,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,689,224.19/46,129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,329.52

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