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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,294.78, 69,415.42 and 40,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,294.78, 69,415.42 and 40,759.24 is: 61,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,294.78 : 69,415.42 = 40,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,294.78/69,415.42 = 40,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,294.78x = 69,415.42 × 40,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,294.78x = 2,829,319,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,319,763.48/46,294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,115.31

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