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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,985.95, 70,513.96 and 18,906.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,985.95, 70,513.96 and 18,906.25 is: 28,373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,985.95 : 70,513.96 = 18,906.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,985.95/70,513.96 = 18,906.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,985.95x = 70,513.96 × 18,906.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,985.95x = 1,333,154,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,154,749.88/46,985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,373.47

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