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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,908.34, 70,380.55 and 28,201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,908.34, 70,380.55 and 28,201.29 is: 42,312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,908.34 : 70,380.55 = 28,201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,908.34/70,380.55 = 28,201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,908.34x = 70,380.55 × 28,201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,908.34x = 1,984,822,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,822,159.90/46,908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,312.78

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