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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,621.96, 69,933 and 35,591.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,621.96, 69,933 and 35,591.27 is: 53,386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,621.96 : 69,933 = 35,591.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,621.96/69,933 = 35,591.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,621.96x = 69,933 × 35,591.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,621.96x = 2,489,004,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,004,284.91/46,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,386.95

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