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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,472.89, 70,059.49 and 43,466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,472.89, 70,059.49 and 43,466.17 is: 65,526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,472.89 : 70,059.49 = 43,466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,472.89/70,059.49 = 43,466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,472.89x = 70,059.49 × 43,466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,472.89x = 3,045,217,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,217,702.45/46,472.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,526.76

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