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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,842, 70,152.52 and 40,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,842, 70,152.52 and 40,652.52 is: 60,882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,842 : 70,152.52 = 40,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,842/70,152.52 = 40,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,842x = 70,152.52 × 40,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,842x = 2,851,876,722.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,876,722.35/46,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,882.90

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