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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,684.83, 70,031.52 and 18,598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,684.83, 70,031.52 and 18,598.08 is: 27,898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,684.83 : 70,031.52 = 18,598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,684.83/70,031.52 = 18,598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,684.83x = 70,031.52 × 18,598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,684.83x = 1,302,451,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,451,811.48/46,684.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,898.82

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