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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,341, 68,915.34 and 44,864.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,341, 68,915.34 and 44,864.76 is: 66,719.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,341 : 68,915.34 = 44,864.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,341/68,915.34 = 44,864.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,341x = 68,915.34 × 44,864.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,341x = 3,091,870,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,870,189.42/46,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,719.97

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