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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.16, 69,267.54 and 30,395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.16, 69,267.54 and 30,395.18 is: 45,533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.16 : 69,267.54 = 30,395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.16/69,267.54 = 30,395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.16x = 69,267.54 × 30,395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.16x = 2,105,399,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,399,346.46/46,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,533.80

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