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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,731.06, 70,099.02 and 28,130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,731.06, 70,099.02 and 28,130.63 is: 42,197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,731.06 : 70,099.02 = 28,130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,731.06/70,099.02 = 28,130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,731.06x = 70,099.02 × 28,130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,731.06x = 1,971,929,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,929,244.49/46,731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,197.40

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