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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,705.72, 70,076.10 and 27,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,705.72, 70,076.10 and 27,999.08 is: 42,009.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,705.72 : 70,076.10 = 27,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,705.72/70,076.10 = 27,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,705.72x = 70,076.10 × 27,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,705.72x = 1,962,066,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,066,189.99/46,705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,009.12

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