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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.08, 68,943.24 and 30,960.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.08, 68,943.24 and 30,960.50 is: 46,393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.08 : 68,943.24 = 30,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.08/68,943.24 = 30,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.08x = 68,943.24 × 30,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.08x = 2,134,516,837.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,516,837.30/46,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,393.38

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