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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,662.59, 70,003.81 and 15,074.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,662.59, 70,003.81 and 15,074.46 is: 22,614.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,662.59 : 70,003.81 = 15,074.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,662.59/70,003.81 = 15,074.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,662.59x = 70,003.81 × 15,074.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,662.59x = 1,055,269,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,269,858.52/46,662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,614.90

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