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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,143.91, 68,962.98 and 33,690.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,143.91, 68,962.98 and 33,690.16 is: 50,350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,143.91 : 68,962.98 = 33,690.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,143.91/68,962.98 = 33,690.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,143.91x = 68,962.98 × 33,690.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,143.91x = 2,323,373,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,373,830.28/46,143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,350.61

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