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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,126.08, 63,590.40 and 34,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,126.08, 63,590.40 and 34,790.40 is: 47,962.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,126.08 : 63,590.40 = 34,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,126.08/63,590.40 = 34,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,126.08x = 63,590.40 × 34,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,126.08x = 2,212,335,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,335,452.16/46,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,962.79

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