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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.16, 63,999.36 and 30,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.16, 63,999.36 and 30,469.76 is: 42,052.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.16 : 63,999.36 = 30,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.16/63,999.36 = 30,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.16x = 63,999.36 × 30,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.16x = 1,950,045,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,045,139.35/46,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,052.07

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