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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,488.39, 69,703.37 and 33,842.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,488.39, 69,703.37 and 33,842.67 is: 50,742.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,488.39 : 69,703.37 = 33,842.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,488.39/69,703.37 = 33,842.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,488.39x = 69,703.37 × 33,842.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,488.39x = 2,358,947,979.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,947,979.58/46,488.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,742.73

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