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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,389.24, 69,475.59 and 33,878.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,389.24, 69,475.59 and 33,878.25 is: 50,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,389.24 : 69,475.59 = 33,878.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,389.24/69,475.59 = 33,878.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,389.24x = 69,475.59 × 33,878.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,389.24x = 2,353,711,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,711,406.92/46,389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,738.30

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