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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,317.89, 69,310.76 and 40,099.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,317.89, 69,310.76 and 40,099.30 is: 60,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,317.89 : 69,310.76 = 40,099.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,317.89/69,310.76 = 40,099.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,317.89x = 69,310.76 × 40,099.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,317.89x = 2,779,312,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,312,584.69/46,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,005.16

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