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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,143.51, 68,962.38 and 33,689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,143.51, 68,962.38 and 33,689.76 is: 50,350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,143.51 : 68,962.38 = 33,689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,143.51/68,962.38 = 33,689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,143.51x = 68,962.38 × 33,689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,143.51x = 2,323,326,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,326,031.23/46,143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,350.01

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