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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,828.73, 70,270.44 and 18,762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,828.73, 70,270.44 and 18,762.23 is: 28,154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,828.73 : 70,270.44 = 18,762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,828.73/70,270.44 = 18,762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,828.73x = 70,270.44 × 18,762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,828.73x = 1,318,430,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,430,262.80/46,828.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,154.30

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