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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,709.16, 70,081.26 and 28,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,709.16, 70,081.26 and 28,002.52 is: 42,014.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,709.16 : 70,081.26 = 28,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,709.16/70,081.26 = 28,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,709.16x = 70,081.26 × 28,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,709.16x = 1,962,451,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,451,884.78/46,709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,014.28

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