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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,627.80, 69,941.70 and 41,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,627.80, 69,941.70 and 41,962.20 is: 62,943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,627.80 : 69,941.70 = 41,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,627.80/69,941.70 = 41,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,627.80x = 69,941.70 × 41,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,627.80x = 2,934,907,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,907,603.74/46,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,943.30

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