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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,782.61, 70,173.81 and 18,709.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,782.61, 70,173.81 and 18,709.22 is: 28,063.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,782.61 : 70,173.81 = 18,709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,782.61/70,173.81 = 18,709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,782.61x = 70,173.81 × 18,709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,782.61x = 1,312,897,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,897,249.53/46,782.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,063.79

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