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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,248.03, 68,965.97 and 45,827.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,248.03, 68,965.97 and 45,827.03 is: 68,338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,248.03 : 68,965.97 = 45,827.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,248.03/68,965.97 = 45,827.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,248.03x = 68,965.97 × 45,827.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,248.03x = 3,160,505,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,505,519.45/46,248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,338.17

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