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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,944.95, 70,323.62 and 28,214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,944.95, 70,323.62 and 28,214.87 is: 42,265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,944.95 : 70,323.62 = 28,214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,944.95/70,323.62 = 28,214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,944.95x = 70,323.62 × 28,214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,944.95x = 1,984,171,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,171,303.54/46,944.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,265.92

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