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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,908, 64,733.28 and 34,981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,908, 64,733.28 and 34,981.92 is: 48,275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,908 : 64,733.28 = 34,981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,908/64,733.28 = 34,981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,908x = 64,733.28 × 34,981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,908x = 2,264,494,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,494,422.30/46,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,275.23

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