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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,822.38, 70,233.63 and 19,120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,822.38, 70,233.63 and 19,120.38 is: 28,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,822.38 : 70,233.63 = 19,120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,822.38/70,233.63 = 19,120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,822.38x = 70,233.63 × 19,120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,822.38x = 1,342,893,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,893,694.38/46,822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,680.59

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