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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,462.38, 97,226.24 and 46,580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,462.38, 97,226.24 and 46,580.34 is: 64,273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,462.38 : 97,226.24 = 46,580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,462.38/97,226.24 = 46,580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,462.38x = 97,226.24 × 46,580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,462.38x = 4,528,831,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,831,083.22/70,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,273.04

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