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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,929.72, 70,226.92 and 40,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,929.72, 70,226.92 and 40,762.40 is: 60,997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,929.72 : 70,226.92 = 40,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,929.72/70,226.92 = 40,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,929.72x = 70,226.92 × 40,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,929.72x = 2,862,617,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,617,803.81/46,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,997.97

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