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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,905.60, 70,390.80 and 33,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,905.60, 70,390.80 and 33,769.20 is: 50,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,905.60 : 70,390.80 = 33,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,905.60/70,390.80 = 33,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,905.60x = 70,390.80 × 33,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,905.60x = 2,377,041,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,041,003.36/46,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,677.13

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