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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,870.53, 70,217.52 and 23,150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,870.53, 70,217.52 and 23,150.31 is: 34,681.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,870.53 : 70,217.52 = 23,150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,870.53/70,217.52 = 23,150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,870.53x = 70,217.52 × 23,150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,870.53x = 1,625,557,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,557,355.43/46,870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,681.86

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