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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,887.49, 64,637.35 and 33,435.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,887.49, 64,637.35 and 33,435.33 is: 46,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,887.49 : 64,637.35 = 33,435.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,887.49/64,637.35 = 33,435.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,887.49x = 64,637.35 × 33,435.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,887.49x = 2,161,171,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,171,127.58/46,887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,092.70

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