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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,593.12, 69,859.68 and 33,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,593.12, 69,859.68 and 33,947.52 is: 50,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,593.12 : 69,859.68 = 33,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,593.12/69,859.68 = 33,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,593.12x = 69,859.68 × 33,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,593.12x = 2,371,562,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,562,883.99/46,593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,899.42

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