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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,348.03, 68,925.74 and 44,871.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,348.03, 68,925.74 and 44,871.79 is: 66,730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,348.03 : 68,925.74 = 44,871.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,348.03/68,925.74 = 44,871.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,348.03x = 68,925.74 × 44,871.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,348.03x = 3,092,821,330.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,821,330.87/46,348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,730.37

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