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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,888.63, 70,345.24 and 18,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,888.63, 70,345.24 and 18,803.59 is: 28,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,888.63 : 70,345.24 = 18,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,888.63/70,345.24 = 18,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,888.63x = 70,345.24 × 18,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,888.63x = 1,322,742,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,742,828.54/46,888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,210.31

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