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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,713.65, 64,436.00 and 33,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,713.65, 64,436.00 and 33,289.20 is: 45,918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,713.65 : 64,436.00 = 33,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,713.65/64,436.00 = 33,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,713.65x = 64,436.00 × 33,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,713.65x = 2,145,022,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,022,724.75/46,713.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,918.55

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