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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,855.25, 70,282.95 and 19,153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,855.25, 70,282.95 and 19,153.25 is: 28,729.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,855.25 : 70,282.95 = 19,153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,855.25/70,282.95 = 19,153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,855.25x = 70,282.95 × 19,153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,855.25x = 1,346,146,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,146,816.32/46,855.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,729.90

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