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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,719.59, 70,030.17 and 23,296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,719.59, 70,030.17 and 23,296.82 is: 34,920.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,719.59 : 70,030.17 = 23,296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,719.59/70,030.17 = 23,296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,719.59x = 70,030.17 × 23,296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,719.59x = 1,631,480,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,480,308.83/46,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,920.69

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