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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,337.69, 97,039.51 and 46,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,337.69, 97,039.51 and 46,152 is: 63,672.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,337.69 : 97,039.51 = 46,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,337.69/97,039.51 = 46,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,337.69x = 97,039.51 × 46,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,337.69x = 4,478,567,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,567,350.14/70,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,672.37

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