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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,954.88, 70,353.12 and 23,230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,954.88, 70,353.12 and 23,230.78 is: 34,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,954.88 : 70,353.12 = 23,230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,954.88/70,353.12 = 23,230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,954.88x = 70,353.12 × 23,230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,954.88x = 1,634,357,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,357,853.03/46,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,806.99

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