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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,133.33, 68,947.20 and 33,679.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,133.33, 68,947.20 and 33,679.58 is: 50,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,133.33 : 68,947.20 = 33,679.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,133.33/68,947.20 = 33,679.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,133.33x = 68,947.20 × 33,679.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,133.33x = 2,322,112,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,112,393.44/46,133.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,334.82

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