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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,349.52, 68,927.99 and 44,873.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,349.52, 68,927.99 and 44,873.29 is: 66,732.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,349.52 : 68,927.99 = 44,873.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,349.52/68,927.99 = 44,873.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,349.52x = 68,927.99 × 44,873.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,349.52x = 3,093,025,684.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,025,684.39/46,349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,732.64

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