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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,699.06, 69,637.31 and 46,277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,699.06, 69,637.31 and 46,277.86 is: 69,009.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,699.06 : 69,637.31 = 46,277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,699.06/69,637.31 = 46,277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,699.06x = 69,637.31 × 46,277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,699.06x = 3,222,665,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,665,451.57/46,699.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,009.21

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