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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.73, 63,779.85 and 30,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.73, 63,779.85 and 30,322.50 is: 41,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.73 : 63,779.85 = 30,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.73/63,779.85 = 30,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.73x = 63,779.85 × 30,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.73x = 1,933,964,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,964,501.63/46,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,801.23

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