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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,708.97, 64,441.53 and 35,957.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,708.97, 64,441.53 and 35,957.13 is: 49,607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,708.97 : 64,441.53 = 35,957.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,708.97/64,441.53 = 35,957.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,708.97x = 64,441.53 × 35,957.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,708.97x = 2,317,132,471.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,132,471.61/46,708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,607.87

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