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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,908.99, 70,376.61 and 18,848.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,908.99, 70,376.61 and 18,848.73 is: 28,278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,908.99 : 70,376.61 = 18,848.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,908.99/70,376.61 = 18,848.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,908.99x = 70,376.61 × 18,848.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,908.99x = 1,326,509,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,509,720.21/46,908.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,278.37

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