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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,635.38, 70,023.14 and 27,998.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,635.38, 70,023.14 and 27,998.79 is: 42,040.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,635.38 : 70,023.14 = 27,998.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,635.38/70,023.14 = 27,998.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,635.38x = 70,023.14 × 27,998.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,635.38x = 1,960,563,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,563,052.01/46,635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,040.25

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