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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,714.68, 64,466.28 and 33,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,714.68, 64,466.28 and 33,309.28 is: 45,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,714.68 : 64,466.28 = 33,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,714.68/64,466.28 = 33,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,714.68x = 64,466.28 × 33,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,714.68x = 2,147,325,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,325,371.08/46,714.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,966.82

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