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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,975.95, 70,534.23 and 40,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,975.95, 70,534.23 and 40,670.34 is: 61,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,975.95 : 70,534.23 = 40,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,975.95/70,534.23 = 40,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,975.95x = 70,534.23 × 40,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,975.95x = 2,868,650,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,650,698.72/46,975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,066.37

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