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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,171.49, 69,257.27 and 35,656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,171.49, 69,257.27 and 35,656.88 is: 53,485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,171.49 : 69,257.27 = 35,656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,171.49/69,257.27 = 35,656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,171.49x = 69,257.27 × 35,656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,171.49x = 2,469,497,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,497,908.37/46,171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,485.35

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