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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,539.41, 69,282.72 and 46,262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,539.41, 69,282.72 and 46,262.61 is: 68,870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,539.41 : 69,282.72 = 46,262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,539.41/69,282.72 = 46,262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,539.41x = 69,282.72 × 46,262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,539.41x = 3,205,199,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,199,455.10/46,539.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,870.66

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