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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,274.68, 69,339.34 and 35,770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,274.68, 69,339.34 and 35,770.44 is: 53,599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,274.68 : 69,339.34 = 35,770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,274.68/69,339.34 = 35,770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,274.68x = 69,339.34 × 35,770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,274.68x = 2,480,298,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,298,701.11/46,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,599.48

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