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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,541.75, 69,286.20 and 46,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,541.75, 69,286.20 and 46,264.96 is: 68,874.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,541.75 : 69,286.20 = 46,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,541.75/69,286.20 = 46,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,541.75x = 69,286.20 × 46,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,541.75x = 3,205,523,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,523,098.34/46,541.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,874.14

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