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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.40, 69,032.10 and 45,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.40, 69,032.10 and 45,871.40 is: 68,404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.40 : 69,032.10 = 45,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.40/69,032.10 = 45,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.40x = 69,032.10 × 45,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.40x = 3,166,599,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,599,071.94/46,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,404.30

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