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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,748.43, 70,156.48 and 18,289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,748.43, 70,156.48 and 18,289.59 is: 27,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,748.43 : 70,156.48 = 18,289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,748.43/70,156.48 = 18,289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,748.43x = 70,156.48 × 18,289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,748.43x = 1,283,133,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,133,255.04/46,748.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,447.62

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