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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,871.28, 70,218.58 and 23,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,871.28, 70,218.58 and 23,151.04 is: 34,682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,871.28 : 70,218.58 = 23,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,871.28/70,218.58 = 23,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,871.28x = 70,218.58 × 23,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,871.28x = 1,625,633,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,633,154.32/46,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,682.93

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