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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,095, 96,740.01 and 46,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,095, 96,740.01 and 46,271.28 is: 63,860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,095 : 96,740.01 = 46,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,095/96,740.01 = 46,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,095x = 96,740.01 × 46,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,095x = 4,476,284,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,284,089.91/70,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,860.25

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