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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.22, 69,225.71 and 40,616.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.22, 69,225.71 and 40,616.27 is: 60,773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.22 : 69,225.71 = 40,616.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.22/69,225.71 = 40,616.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.22x = 69,225.71 × 40,616.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.22x = 2,811,689,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,689,579.09/46,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,773.29

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