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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,715.65, 64,438.75 and 33,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,715.65, 64,438.75 and 33,291.20 is: 45,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,715.65 : 64,438.75 = 33,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,715.65/64,438.75 = 33,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,715.65x = 64,438.75 × 33,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,715.65x = 2,145,243,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,243,314.00/46,715.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,921.30

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