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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,805.20, 70,237.44 and 34,131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,805.20, 70,237.44 and 34,131.28 is: 51,218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,805.20 : 70,237.44 = 34,131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,805.20/70,237.44 = 34,131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,805.20x = 70,237.44 × 34,131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,805.20x = 2,397,293,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,293,731.12/46,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,218.53

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