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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,543.26, 69,288.44 and 46,266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,543.26, 69,288.44 and 46,266.47 is: 68,876.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,543.26 : 69,288.44 = 46,266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,543.26/69,288.44 = 46,266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,543.26x = 69,288.44 × 46,266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,543.26x = 3,205,730,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,730,952.83/46,543.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,876.37

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