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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,540.41, 69,284.21 and 46,263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,540.41, 69,284.21 and 46,263.61 is: 68,872.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,540.41 : 69,284.21 = 46,263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,540.41/69,284.21 = 46,263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,540.41x = 69,284.21 × 46,263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,540.41x = 3,205,337,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,337,670.60/46,540.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,872.14

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