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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,930.72, 70,228.42 and 40,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,930.72, 70,228.42 and 40,763.40 is: 60,999.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,930.72 : 70,228.42 = 40,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,930.72/70,228.42 = 40,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,930.72x = 70,228.42 × 40,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,930.72x = 2,862,749,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,749,175.83/46,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,999.47

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