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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,741.91, 70,112.98 and 18,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,741.91, 70,112.98 and 18,664.25 is: 27,996.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,741.91 : 70,112.98 = 18,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,741.91/70,112.98 = 18,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,741.91x = 70,112.98 × 18,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,741.91x = 1,308,605,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,605,789.74/46,741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,996.42

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