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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,934.58, 70,049.36 and 40,581.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,934.58, 70,049.36 and 40,581.42 is: 60,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,934.58 : 70,049.36 = 40,581.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,934.58/70,049.36 = 40,581.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,934.58x = 70,049.36 × 40,581.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,934.58x = 2,842,702,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,702,295.98/46,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,567.33

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