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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,926.26, 70,380.89 and 18,845.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,926.26, 70,380.89 and 18,845.18 is: 28,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,926.26 : 70,380.89 = 18,845.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,926.26/70,380.89 = 18,845.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,926.26x = 70,380.89 × 18,845.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,926.26x = 1,326,340,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,340,446.38/46,926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,264.35

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