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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,383.28, 69,544.68 and 30,540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,383.28, 69,544.68 and 30,540.38 is: 45,790.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,383.28 : 69,544.68 = 30,540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,383.28/69,544.68 = 30,540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,383.28x = 69,544.68 × 30,540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,383.28x = 2,123,920,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,920,954.18/46,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,790.66

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