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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,936.68, 70,451.27 and 33,442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,936.68, 70,451.27 and 33,442.84 is: 50,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,936.68 : 70,451.27 = 33,442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,936.68/70,451.27 = 33,442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,936.68x = 70,451.27 × 33,442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,936.68x = 2,356,090,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,090,457.89/46,936.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,197.22

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