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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,738.14, 70,048.89 and 23,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,738.14, 70,048.89 and 23,371.26 is: 35,027.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,738.14 : 70,048.89 = 23,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,738.14/70,048.89 = 23,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,738.14x = 70,048.89 × 23,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,738.14x = 1,637,130,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,130,820.90/46,738.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,027.73

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