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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,802.70, 70,094.70 and 45,863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,802.70, 70,094.70 and 45,863.10 is: 68,687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,802.70 : 70,094.70 = 45,863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,802.70/70,094.70 = 45,863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,802.70x = 70,094.70 × 45,863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,802.70x = 3,214,760,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,760,235.57/46,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,687.50

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