Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,849.48, 70,280.70 and 19,141
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,849.48, 70,280.70 and 19,141 is: 28,714.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,849.48 : 70,280.70 = 19,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,849.48/70,280.70 = 19,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,849.48x = 70,280.70 × 19,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,849.48x = 1,345,242,878.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,345,242,878.70/46,849.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,714.15
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