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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.46, 70,165.35 and 45,215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.46, 70,165.35 and 45,215 is: 67,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.46 : 70,165.35 = 45,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.46/70,165.35 = 45,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.46x = 70,165.35 × 45,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.46x = 3,172,526,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,526,300.25/46,729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,891.35

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