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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,927.94, 70,391.88 and 18,847.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,927.94, 70,391.88 and 18,847.98 is: 28,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,927.94 : 70,391.88 = 18,847.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,927.94/70,391.88 = 18,847.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,927.94x = 70,391.88 × 18,847.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,927.94x = 1,326,744,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,744,746.40/46,927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,271.96

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