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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,736.21, 70,033.39 and 34,264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,736.21, 70,033.39 and 34,264.54 is: 51,344.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,736.21 : 70,033.39 = 34,264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,736.21/70,033.39 = 34,264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,736.21x = 70,033.39 × 34,264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,736.21x = 2,399,661,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,661,371.50/46,736.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,344.81

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