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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,778.99, 64,531.86 and 33,169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,778.99, 64,531.86 and 33,169.91 is: 45,758.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,778.99 : 64,531.86 = 33,169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,778.99/64,531.86 = 33,169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,778.99x = 64,531.86 × 33,169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,778.99x = 2,140,515,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,515,541.29/46,778.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,758.06

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