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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,333.89, 63,893.03 and 39,641.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,333.89, 63,893.03 and 39,641.67 is: 54,664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,333.89 : 63,893.03 = 39,641.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,333.89/63,893.03 = 39,641.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,333.89x = 63,893.03 × 39,641.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,333.89x = 2,532,826,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,826,212.35/46,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,664.66

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