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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,063.44, 68,758.74 and 39,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,063.44, 68,758.74 and 39,531.60 is: 59,008.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,063.44 : 68,758.74 = 39,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,063.44/68,758.74 = 39,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,063.44x = 68,758.74 × 39,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,063.44x = 2,718,143,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,143,006.18/46,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,008.68

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