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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,829.73, 70,271.94 and 18,763.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,829.73, 70,271.94 and 18,763.23 is: 28,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,829.73 : 70,271.94 = 18,763.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,829.73/70,271.94 = 18,763.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,829.73x = 70,271.94 × 18,763.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,829.73x = 1,318,528,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,528,572.77/46,829.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,155.80

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