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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,622.79, 69,835.23 and 37,699.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,622.79, 69,835.23 and 37,699.83 is: 56,469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,622.79 : 69,835.23 = 37,699.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,622.79/69,835.23 = 37,699.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,622.79x = 69,835.23 × 37,699.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,622.79x = 2,632,776,299.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,776,299.01/46,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,469.73

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