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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,979.58, 70,211.39 and 34,355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,979.58, 70,211.39 and 34,355.94 is: 51,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,979.58 : 70,211.39 = 34,355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,979.58/70,211.39 = 34,355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,979.58x = 70,211.39 × 34,355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,979.58x = 2,412,178,130.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,178,130.38/46,979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,345.25

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