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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,272.28, 97,015.83 and 46,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,272.28, 97,015.83 and 46,468 is: 64,152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,272.28 : 97,015.83 = 46,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,272.28/97,015.83 = 46,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,272.28x = 97,015.83 × 46,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,272.28x = 4,508,131,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,131,588.44/70,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,152.35

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