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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,156.68, 69,134.58 and 30,343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,156.68, 69,134.58 and 30,343.86 is: 45,449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,156.68 : 69,134.58 = 30,343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,156.68/69,134.58 = 30,343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,156.68x = 69,134.58 × 30,343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,156.68x = 2,097,810,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,810,016.68/46,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,449.76

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