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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,870.97, 70,284.59 and 27,155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,870.97, 70,284.59 and 27,155.17 is: 40,720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,870.97 : 70,284.59 = 27,155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,870.97/70,284.59 = 27,155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,870.97x = 70,284.59 × 27,155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,870.97x = 1,908,589,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,589,678.34/46,870.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,720.08

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