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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,955.38, 70,433.07 and 28,448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,955.38, 70,433.07 and 28,448.50 is: 42,672.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,955.38 : 70,433.07 = 28,448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,955.38/70,433.07 = 28,448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,955.38x = 70,433.07 × 28,448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,955.38x = 2,003,715,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,715,191.90/46,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,672.75

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