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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,149.39, 68,971.19 and 33,695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,149.39, 68,971.19 and 33,695.64 is: 50,358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,149.39 : 68,971.19 = 33,695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,149.39/68,971.19 = 33,695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,149.39x = 68,971.19 × 33,695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,149.39x = 2,324,028,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,028,220.13/46,149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,358.81

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