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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,673.07, 70,016.63 and 15,072.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,673.07, 70,016.63 and 15,072.54 is: 22,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,673.07 : 70,016.63 = 15,072.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,673.07/70,016.63 = 15,072.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,673.07x = 70,016.63 × 15,072.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,673.07x = 1,055,328,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,328,380.98/46,673.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,611.08

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