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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,569.62, 64,323.78 and 33,802.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,569.62, 64,323.78 and 33,802.40 is: 46,689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,569.62 : 64,323.78 = 33,802.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,569.62/64,323.78 = 33,802.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,569.62x = 64,323.78 × 33,802.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,569.62x = 2,174,298,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,298,141.07/46,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,689.20

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