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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,225.28, 69,003.53 and 40,620.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,225.28, 69,003.53 and 40,620.25 is: 60,636.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,225.28 : 69,003.53 = 40,620.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,225.28/69,003.53 = 40,620.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,225.28x = 69,003.53 × 40,620.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,225.28x = 2,802,940,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,940,674.96/46,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,636.53

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