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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,142.57, 68,960.97 and 33,688.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,142.57, 68,960.97 and 33,688.82 is: 50,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,142.57 : 68,960.97 = 33,688.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,142.57/68,960.97 = 33,688.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,142.57x = 68,960.97 × 33,688.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,142.57x = 2,323,213,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,213,745.49/46,142.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,348.60

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