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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,942.58, 69,995.14 and 41,726.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,942.58, 69,995.14 and 41,726.58 is: 62,217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,942.58 : 69,995.14 = 41,726.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,942.58/69,995.14 = 41,726.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,942.58x = 69,995.14 × 41,726.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,942.58x = 2,920,657,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,657,808.82/46,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,217.67

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