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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,825.66, 70,238.55 and 19,123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,825.66, 70,238.55 and 19,123.66 is: 28,685.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,825.66 : 70,238.55 = 19,123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,825.66/70,238.55 = 19,123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,825.66x = 70,238.55 × 19,123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,825.66x = 1,343,218,149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,218,149.09/46,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,685.51

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