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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,828, 64,622.91 and 30,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,828, 64,622.91 and 30,061 is: 41,484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,828 : 64,622.91 = 30,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,828/64,622.91 = 30,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,828x = 64,622.91 × 30,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,828x = 1,942,629,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,629,297.51/46,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,484.35

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