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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.20, 69,010.80 and 40,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.20, 69,010.80 and 40,304.80 is: 60,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.20 : 69,010.80 = 40,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.20/69,010.80 = 40,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.20x = 69,010.80 × 40,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.20x = 2,781,466,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,466,491.84/46,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,457.20

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