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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,767.66, 64,490.09 and 42,975.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,767.66, 64,490.09 and 42,975.65 is: 59,261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,767.66 : 64,490.09 = 42,975.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,767.66/64,490.09 = 42,975.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,767.66x = 64,490.09 × 42,975.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,767.66x = 2,771,502,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,502,998.98/46,767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,261.10

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