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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.74, 63,779.70 and 34,173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.74, 63,779.70 and 34,173.69 is: 47,120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.74 : 63,779.70 = 34,173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.74/63,779.70 = 34,173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.74x = 63,779.70 × 34,173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.74x = 2,179,587,696.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,587,696.09/46,255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,120.37

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