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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,008.80, 69,013.20 and 44,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,008.80, 69,013.20 and 44,259.20 is: 66,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,008.80 : 69,013.20 = 44,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,008.80/69,013.20 = 44,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,008.80x = 69,013.20 × 44,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,008.80x = 3,054,469,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,469,021.44/46,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,388.80

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