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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,682.28, 70,023.36 and 15,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,682.28, 70,023.36 and 15,118.80 is: 22,678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,682.28 : 70,023.36 = 15,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,682.28/70,023.36 = 15,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,682.28x = 70,023.36 × 15,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,682.28x = 1,058,669,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,669,175.17/46,682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,678.18

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