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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,862.74, 70,294.38 and 19,160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,862.74, 70,294.38 and 19,160.74 is: 28,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,862.74 : 70,294.38 = 19,160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,862.74/70,294.38 = 19,160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,862.74x = 70,294.38 × 19,160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,862.74x = 1,346,892,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,892,338.64/46,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,741.22

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