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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,659.98, 70,003.95 and 15,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,659.98, 70,003.95 and 15,075.01 is: 22,617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,659.98 : 70,003.95 = 15,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,659.98/70,003.95 = 15,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,659.98x = 70,003.95 × 15,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,659.98x = 1,055,310,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,310,277.26/46,659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,617.03

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