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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,709.08, 64,528.72 and 30,614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,709.08, 64,528.72 and 30,614.58 is: 42,294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,709.08 : 64,528.72 = 30,614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,709.08/64,528.72 = 30,614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,709.08x = 64,528.72 × 30,614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,709.08x = 1,975,519,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,519,660.74/46,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,294.12

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