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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,724.64, 70,017.84 and 28,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,724.64, 70,017.84 and 28,014.72 is: 41,980.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,724.64 : 70,017.84 = 28,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,724.64/70,017.84 = 28,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,724.64x = 70,017.84 × 28,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,724.64x = 1,961,530,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,530,182.60/46,724.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,980.64

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