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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,971.27, 70,280.19 and 32,958.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,971.27, 70,280.19 and 32,958.68 is: 49,314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,971.27 : 70,280.19 = 32,958.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,971.27/70,280.19 = 32,958.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,971.27x = 70,280.19 × 32,958.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,971.27x = 2,316,341,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,341,941.15/46,971.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,314.02

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