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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,866.70, 70,190.70 and 45,927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,866.70, 70,190.70 and 45,927.10 is: 68,783.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,866.70 : 70,190.70 = 45,927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,866.70/70,190.70 = 45,927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,866.70x = 70,190.70 × 45,927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,866.70x = 3,223,655,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,655,297.97/46,866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,783.49

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