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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,660.73, 70,023.89 and 42,199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,660.73, 70,023.89 and 42,199.25 is: 63,328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,660.73 : 70,023.89 = 42,199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,660.73/70,023.89 = 42,199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,660.73x = 70,023.89 × 42,199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,660.73x = 2,954,955,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,955,395.46/46,660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,328.54

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