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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,988.41, 70,466.20 and 18,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,988.41, 70,466.20 and 18,901.18 is: 28,345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,988.41 : 70,466.20 = 18,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,988.41/70,466.20 = 18,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,988.41x = 70,466.20 × 18,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,988.41x = 1,331,894,105.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,894,105.67/46,988.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,345.16

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