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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,069.34, 75,284.10 and 46,168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,069.34, 75,284.10 and 46,168.29 is: 69,418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,069.34 : 75,284.10 = 46,168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,069.34/75,284.10 = 46,168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,069.34x = 75,284.10 × 46,168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,069.34x = 3,475,738,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,738,161.19/50,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,418.49

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