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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,348.50, 68,926.52 and 44,872.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,348.50, 68,926.52 and 44,872.26 is: 66,731.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,348.50 : 68,926.52 = 44,872.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,348.50/68,926.52 = 44,872.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,348.50x = 68,926.52 × 44,872.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,348.50x = 3,092,888,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,888,838.52/46,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,731.15

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