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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,546.98, 69,294.05 and 46,270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,546.98, 69,294.05 and 46,270.23 is: 68,882.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,546.98 : 69,294.05 = 46,270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,546.98/69,294.05 = 46,270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,546.98x = 69,294.05 × 46,270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,546.98x = 3,206,251,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,251,399.78/46,546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,882.05

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