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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,954.41, 70,337.72 and 28,224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,954.41, 70,337.72 and 28,224.28 is: 42,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,954.41 : 70,337.72 = 28,224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,954.41/70,337.72 = 28,224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,954.41x = 70,337.72 × 28,224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,954.41x = 1,985,231,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,231,362.72/46,954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,279.98

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