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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,297.02, 69,038.97 and 45,876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,297.02, 69,038.97 and 45,876 is: 68,411.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,297.02 : 69,038.97 = 45,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,297.02/69,038.97 = 45,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,297.02x = 69,038.97 × 45,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,297.02x = 3,167,231,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,231,787.72/46,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,411.14

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