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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,891.20, 70,287.72 and 33,736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,891.20, 70,287.72 and 33,736.44 is: 50,569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,891.20 : 70,287.72 = 33,736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,891.20/70,287.72 = 33,736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,891.20x = 70,287.72 × 33,736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,891.20x = 2,371,257,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,257,448.52/46,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,569.35

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