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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,545.51, 69,291.78 and 46,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,545.51, 69,291.78 and 46,268.72 is: 68,879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,545.51 : 69,291.78 = 46,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,545.51/69,291.78 = 46,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,545.51x = 69,291.78 × 46,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,545.51x = 3,206,041,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,041,620.66/46,545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,879.72

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