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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,999.10, 70,498.65 and 40,000.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,999.10, 70,498.65 and 40,000.70 is: 60,001.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,999.10 : 70,498.65 = 40,000.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,999.10/70,498.65 = 40,000.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,999.10x = 70,498.65 × 40,000.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,999.10x = 2,819,995,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,995,349.06/46,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,001.05

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