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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,248.18, 68,966.58 and 45,827.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,248.18, 68,966.58 and 45,827.46 is: 68,339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,248.18 : 68,966.58 = 45,827.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,248.18/68,966.58 = 45,827.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,248.18x = 68,966.58 × 45,827.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,248.18x = 3,160,563,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,563,186.29/46,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,339.19

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