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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,926.12, 70,279.38 and 40,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,926.12, 70,279.38 and 40,737 is: 61,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,926.12 : 70,279.38 = 40,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,926.12/70,279.38 = 40,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,926.12x = 70,279.38 × 40,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,926.12x = 2,862,971,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,971,103.06/46,926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,010.18

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