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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,473.15, 69,709.73 and 33,448.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,473.15, 69,709.73 and 33,448.35 is: 50,172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,473.15 : 69,709.73 = 33,448.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,473.15/69,709.73 = 33,448.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,473.15x = 69,709.73 × 33,448.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,473.15x = 2,331,675,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,675,280.20/46,473.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,172.53

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