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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,871.97, 70,306.35 and 18,784.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,871.97, 70,306.35 and 18,784.49 is: 28,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,871.97 : 70,306.35 = 18,784.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,871.97/70,306.35 = 18,784.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,871.97x = 70,306.35 × 18,784.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,871.97x = 1,320,668,576.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,668,576.98/46,871.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,176.08

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