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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,942.28, 106,341.60 and 45,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,942.28, 106,341.60 and 45,998.12 is: 68,950.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,942.28 : 106,341.60 = 45,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,942.28/106,341.60 = 45,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,942.28x = 106,341.60 × 45,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,942.28x = 4,891,513,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,513,677.79/70,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,950.61

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