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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.71, 69,047.36 and 40,649.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.71, 69,047.36 and 40,649.81 is: 60,680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.71 : 69,047.36 = 40,649.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.71/69,047.36 = 40,649.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.71x = 69,047.36 × 40,649.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.71x = 2,806,762,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,762,065.00/46,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,680.57

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