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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.48, 68,711.16 and 39,499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.48, 68,711.16 and 39,499.64 is: 58,961.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.48 : 68,711.16 = 39,499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.48/68,711.16 = 39,499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.48x = 68,711.16 × 39,499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.48x = 2,714,065,740.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,065,740.43/46,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,961.09

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