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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,344.85, 69,517.26 and 40,086.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,344.85, 69,517.26 and 40,086.25 is: 60,129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,344.85 : 69,517.26 = 40,086.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,344.85/69,517.26 = 40,086.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,344.85x = 69,517.26 × 40,086.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,344.85x = 2,786,686,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,686,263.68/46,344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,129.36

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