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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,161.92, 63,732.48 and 30,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,161.92, 63,732.48 and 30,269.44 is: 41,790.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,161.92 : 63,732.48 = 30,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,161.92/63,732.48 = 30,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,161.92x = 63,732.48 × 30,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,161.92x = 1,929,146,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,146,479.41/46,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,790.86

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