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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,785.82, 64,541.88 and 34,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,785.82, 64,541.88 and 34,019.20 is: 46,930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,785.82 : 64,541.88 = 34,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,785.82/64,541.88 = 34,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,785.82x = 64,541.88 × 34,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,785.82x = 2,195,663,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,663,124.10/46,785.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,930.10

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