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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,983.50, 70,458.96 and 18,895.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,983.50, 70,458.96 and 18,895.22 is: 28,336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,983.50 : 70,458.96 = 18,895.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,983.50/70,458.96 = 18,895.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,983.50x = 70,458.96 × 18,895.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,983.50x = 1,331,337,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,337,550.17/46,983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,336.28

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