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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,059, 68,729.27 and 41,094.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,059, 68,729.27 and 41,094.51 is: 61,321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,059 : 68,729.27 = 41,094.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,059/68,729.27 = 41,094.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,059x = 68,729.27 × 41,094.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,059x = 2,824,395,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,395,673.31/46,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,321.25

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