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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.94, 69,372.42 and 30,457.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.94, 69,372.42 and 30,457.83 is: 45,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.94 : 69,372.42 = 30,457.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.94/69,372.42 = 30,457.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.94x = 69,372.42 × 30,457.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.94x = 2,112,932,935.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,932,935.65/46,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,782.10

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