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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,881.79, 70,257.04 and 33,672.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,881.79, 70,257.04 and 33,672.31 is: 50,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,881.79 : 70,257.04 = 33,672.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,881.79/70,257.04 = 33,672.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,881.79x = 70,257.04 × 33,672.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,881.79x = 2,365,716,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,716,570.74/46,881.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,461.31

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