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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,143.01, 68,961.63 and 33,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,143.01, 68,961.63 and 33,689.26 is: 50,349.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,143.01 : 68,961.63 = 33,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,143.01/68,961.63 = 33,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,143.01x = 68,961.63 × 33,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,143.01x = 2,323,266,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,266,283.09/46,143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,349.26

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