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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,996.32, 70,440.72 and 19,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,996.32, 70,440.72 and 19,260 is: 28,867.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,996.32 : 70,440.72 = 19,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,996.32/70,440.72 = 19,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,996.32x = 70,440.72 × 19,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,996.32x = 1,356,688,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,688,267.20/46,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,867.97

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