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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,870.28, 70,217.08 and 23,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,870.28, 70,217.08 and 23,150.04 is: 34,681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,870.28 : 70,217.08 = 23,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,870.28/70,217.08 = 23,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,870.28x = 70,217.08 × 23,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,870.28x = 1,625,527,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,527,889.49/46,870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,681.42

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