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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,738.21, 70,036.38 and 34,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,738.21, 70,036.38 and 34,266.54 is: 51,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,738.21 : 70,036.38 = 34,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,738.21/70,036.38 = 34,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,738.21x = 70,036.38 × 34,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,738.21x = 2,399,904,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,904,416.73/46,738.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,347.80

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