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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,848, 70,281.72 and 19,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,848, 70,281.72 and 19,146 is: 28,722.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,848 : 70,281.72 = 19,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,848/70,281.72 = 19,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,848x = 70,281.72 × 19,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,848x = 1,345,613,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,613,811.12/46,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,722.97

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