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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,994.80, 70,492.20 and 23,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,994.80, 70,492.20 and 23,666.80 is: 35,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,994.80 : 70,492.20 = 23,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,994.80/70,492.20 = 23,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,994.80x = 70,492.20 × 23,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,994.80x = 1,668,324,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,324,798.96/46,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,500.20

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