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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,945.82, 64,747.51 and 41,268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,945.82, 64,747.51 and 41,268.49 is: 56,917.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,945.82 : 64,747.51 = 41,268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,945.82/64,747.51 = 41,268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,945.82x = 64,747.51 × 41,268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,945.82x = 2,672,031,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,031,703.92/46,945.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,917.35

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