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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,512.41, 64,216.73 and 30,624.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,512.41, 64,216.73 and 30,624.26 is: 42,280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,512.41 : 64,216.73 = 30,624.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,512.41/64,216.73 = 30,624.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,512.41x = 64,216.73 × 30,624.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,512.41x = 1,966,589,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,589,591.35/46,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,280.97

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