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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,930.15, 70,389.76 and 18,849.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,930.15, 70,389.76 and 18,849.07 is: 28,271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,930.15 : 70,389.76 = 18,849.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,930.15/70,389.76 = 18,849.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,930.15x = 70,389.76 × 18,849.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,930.15x = 1,326,781,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,781,589.73/46,930.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,271.41

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