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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,835.98, 70,260.45 and 19,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,835.98, 70,260.45 and 19,127.50 is: 28,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,835.98 : 70,260.45 = 19,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,835.98/70,260.45 = 19,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,835.98x = 70,260.45 × 19,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,835.98x = 1,343,906,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,906,757.38/46,835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,693.90

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