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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,059.74, 68,730.40 and 41,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,059.74, 68,730.40 and 41,095.26 is: 61,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,059.74 : 68,730.40 = 41,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,059.74/68,730.40 = 41,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,059.74x = 68,730.40 × 41,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,059.74x = 2,824,493,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,493,657.90/46,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,322.40

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