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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,341.52, 68,916.06 and 44,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,341.52, 68,916.06 and 44,865.30 is: 66,720.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,341.52 : 68,916.06 = 44,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,341.52/68,916.06 = 44,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,341.52x = 68,916.06 × 44,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,341.52x = 3,091,939,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,939,706.72/46,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,720.72

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