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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.73, 63,779.67 and 34,173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.73, 63,779.67 and 34,173.68 is: 47,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.73 : 63,779.67 = 34,173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.73/63,779.67 = 34,173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.73x = 63,779.67 × 34,173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.73x = 2,179,585,714.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,585,714.19/46,255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,120.34

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