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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,138.91, 68,955.52 and 33,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,138.91, 68,955.52 and 33,685.16 is: 50,343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,138.91 : 68,955.52 = 33,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,138.91/68,955.52 = 33,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,138.91x = 68,955.52 × 33,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,138.91x = 2,322,777,295.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,777,295.09/46,138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,343.14

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