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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,060.46, 70,604.40 and 18,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,060.46, 70,604.40 and 18,966 is: 28,454.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,060.46 : 70,604.40 = 18,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,060.46/70,604.40 = 18,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,060.46x = 70,604.40 × 18,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,060.46x = 1,339,083,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,083,050.40/47,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,454.53

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