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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,131.86, 69,197.78 and 33,009.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,131.86, 69,197.78 and 33,009.86 is: 49,514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,131.86 : 69,197.78 = 33,009.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,131.86/69,197.78 = 33,009.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,131.86x = 69,197.78 × 33,009.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,131.86x = 2,284,209,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,209,030.11/46,131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,514.78

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