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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.57, 68,986.48 and 30,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.57, 68,986.48 and 30,011.06 is: 44,998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.57 : 68,986.48 = 30,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.57/68,986.48 = 30,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.57x = 68,986.48 × 30,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.57x = 2,070,356,970.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,356,970.51/46,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,998.40

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