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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,347.03, 68,924.25 and 44,870.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,347.03, 68,924.25 and 44,870.79 is: 66,728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,347.03 : 68,924.25 = 44,870.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,347.03/68,924.25 = 44,870.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,347.03x = 68,924.25 × 44,870.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,347.03x = 3,092,685,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,685,547.66/46,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,728.88

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