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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,623.52, 64,297.02 and 30,680.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,623.52, 64,297.02 and 30,680.29 is: 42,310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,623.52 : 64,297.02 = 30,680.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,623.52/64,297.02 = 30,680.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,623.52x = 64,297.02 × 30,680.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,623.52x = 1,972,651,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,651,219.74/46,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,310.22

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