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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,540.65, 69,284.59 and 46,263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,540.65, 69,284.59 and 46,263.86 is: 68,872.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,540.65 : 69,284.59 = 46,263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,540.65/69,284.59 = 46,263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,540.65x = 69,284.59 × 46,263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,540.65x = 3,205,372,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,372,571.92/46,540.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,872.54

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