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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,514.40, 69,279.06 and 46,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,514.40, 69,279.06 and 46,287.80 is: 68,941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,514.40 : 69,279.06 = 46,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,514.40/69,279.06 = 46,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,514.40x = 69,279.06 × 46,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,514.40x = 3,206,775,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,775,273.47/46,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,941.56

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