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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,547.76, 69,295.14 and 46,270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,547.76, 69,295.14 and 46,270.98 is: 68,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,547.76 : 69,295.14 = 46,270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,547.76/69,295.14 = 46,270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,547.76x = 69,295.14 × 46,270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,547.76x = 3,206,354,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,354,037.04/46,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,883.10

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