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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,972.41, 64,784.28 and 41,295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,972.41, 64,784.28 and 41,295.09 is: 56,954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,972.41 : 64,784.28 = 41,295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,972.41/64,784.28 = 41,295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,972.41x = 64,784.28 × 41,295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,972.41x = 2,675,272,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,272,673.19/46,972.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,954.13

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