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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,139.31, 68,956.11 and 33,685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,139.31, 68,956.11 and 33,685.56 is: 50,343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,139.31 : 68,956.11 = 33,685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,139.31/68,956.11 = 33,685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,139.31x = 68,956.11 × 33,685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,139.31x = 2,322,825,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,825,180.77/46,139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,343.73

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