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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,993.79, 70,322.28 and 40,690.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,993.79, 70,322.28 and 40,690.43 is: 60,889.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,993.79 : 70,322.28 = 40,690.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,993.79/70,322.28 = 40,690.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,993.79x = 70,322.28 × 40,690.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,993.79x = 2,861,443,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,443,631.00/46,993.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,889.82

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