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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,007.70, 72,011.55 and 46,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,007.70, 72,011.55 and 46,711.70 is: 70,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,007.70 : 72,011.55 = 46,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,007.70/72,011.55 = 46,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,007.70x = 72,011.55 × 46,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,007.70x = 3,363,781,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,781,920.14/48,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,067.55

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