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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,542.75, 69,287.69 and 46,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,542.75, 69,287.69 and 46,265.96 is: 68,875.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,542.75 : 69,287.69 = 46,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,542.75/69,287.69 = 46,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,542.75x = 69,287.69 × 46,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,542.75x = 3,205,661,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,661,494.03/46,542.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,875.64

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