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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,425.83, 63,921.96 and 40,969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,425.83, 63,921.96 and 40,969.26 is: 56,409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,425.83 : 63,921.96 = 40,969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,425.83/63,921.96 = 40,969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,425.83x = 63,921.96 × 40,969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,425.83x = 2,618,835,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,835,398.95/46,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,409.02

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