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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,838.36, 70,257.66 and 19,136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,838.36, 70,257.66 and 19,136.36 is: 28,704.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,838.36 : 70,257.66 = 19,136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,838.36/70,257.66 = 19,136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,838.36x = 70,257.66 × 19,136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,838.36x = 1,344,475,874.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,475,874.52/46,838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,704.59

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