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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,545.50, 69,291.79 and 46,268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,545.50, 69,291.79 and 46,268.71 is: 68,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,545.50 : 69,291.79 = 46,268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,545.50/69,291.79 = 46,268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,545.50x = 69,291.79 × 46,268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,545.50x = 3,206,041,447.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,041,447.99/46,545.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,879.73

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