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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,945.28, 70,053.94 and 41,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,945.28, 70,053.94 and 41,960 is: 62,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,945.28 : 70,053.94 = 41,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,945.28/70,053.94 = 41,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,945.28x = 70,053.94 × 41,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,945.28x = 2,939,463,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,463,322.40/46,945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,614.67

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