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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.48, 63,858.32 and 30,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.48, 63,858.32 and 30,172.88 is: 41,646.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.48 : 63,858.32 = 30,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.48/63,858.32 = 30,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.48x = 63,858.32 × 30,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.48x = 1,926,789,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,789,426.36/46,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,646.37

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