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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,145.28, 68,965.08 and 33,691.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,145.28, 68,965.08 and 33,691.56 is: 50,352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,145.28 : 68,965.08 = 33,691.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,145.28/68,965.08 = 33,691.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,145.28x = 68,965.08 × 33,691.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,145.28x = 2,323,541,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,541,130.72/46,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,352.74

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