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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,974.96, 70,541.82 and 46,612.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,974.96, 70,541.82 and 46,612.08 is: 69,996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,974.96 : 70,541.82 = 46,612.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,974.96/70,541.82 = 46,612.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,974.96x = 70,541.82 × 46,612.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,974.96x = 3,288,100,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,100,957.19/46,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,996.89

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