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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,670.39, 69,708.09 and 42,221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,670.39, 69,708.09 and 42,221.24 is: 63,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,670.39 : 69,708.09 = 42,221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,670.39/69,708.09 = 42,221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,670.39x = 69,708.09 × 42,221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,670.39x = 2,943,161,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,161,649.29/46,670.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,062.72

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