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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,861.74, 70,292.88 and 19,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,861.74, 70,292.88 and 19,159.74 is: 28,739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,861.74 : 70,292.88 = 19,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,861.74/70,292.88 = 19,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,861.74x = 70,292.88 × 19,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,861.74x = 1,346,793,304.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,793,304.65/46,861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,739.72

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