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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,943.28, 70,050.96 and 41,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,943.28, 70,050.96 and 41,958 is: 62,611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,943.28 : 70,050.96 = 41,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,943.28/70,050.96 = 41,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,943.28x = 70,050.96 × 41,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,943.28x = 2,939,198,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,198,179.68/46,943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,611.69

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