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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.83, 68,944.37 and 30,961.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.83, 68,944.37 and 30,961.25 is: 46,394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.83 : 68,944.37 = 30,961.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.83/68,944.37 = 30,961.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.83x = 68,944.37 × 30,961.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.83x = 2,134,603,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,603,376.13/46,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,394.51

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