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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,542.13, 69,286.76 and 46,265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,542.13, 69,286.76 and 46,265.33 is: 68,874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,542.13 : 69,286.76 = 46,265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,542.13/69,286.76 = 46,265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,542.13x = 69,286.76 × 46,265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,542.13x = 3,205,574,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,574,931.42/46,542.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,874.70

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