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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,879.72, 70,269.16 and 23,154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,879.72, 70,269.16 and 23,154.42 is: 34,706.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,879.72 : 70,269.16 = 23,154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,879.72/70,269.16 = 23,154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,879.72x = 70,269.16 × 23,154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,879.72x = 1,627,041,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,041,643.69/46,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,706.73

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