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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.70, 69,048.86 and 40,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.70, 69,048.86 and 40,650.80 is: 60,682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.70 : 69,048.86 = 40,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.70/69,048.86 = 40,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.70x = 69,048.86 × 40,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.70x = 2,806,891,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,891,398.09/46,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,682.07

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