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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,960.92, 70,363.44 and 33,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,960.92, 70,363.44 and 33,793.56 is: 50,634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,960.92 : 70,363.44 = 33,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,960.92/70,363.44 = 33,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,960.92x = 70,363.44 × 33,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,960.92x = 2,377,831,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,831,131.45/46,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,634.25

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