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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,068.63, 70,616.76 and 18,974.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,068.63, 70,616.76 and 18,974.26 is: 28,466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,068.63 : 70,616.76 = 18,974.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,068.63/70,616.76 = 18,974.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,068.63x = 70,616.76 × 18,974.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,068.63x = 1,339,900,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,900,764.60/47,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,466.96

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