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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,359, 68,942.13 and 44,882.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,359, 68,942.13 and 44,882.82 is: 66,746.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,359 : 68,942.13 = 44,882.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,359/68,942.13 = 44,882.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,359x = 68,942.13 × 44,882.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,359x = 3,094,317,211.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,317,211.21/46,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,746.85

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