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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,682.78, 70,001.43 and 15,507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,682.78, 70,001.43 and 15,507.50 is: 23,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,682.78 : 70,001.43 = 15,507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,682.78/70,001.43 = 15,507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,682.78x = 70,001.43 × 15,507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,682.78x = 1,085,547,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,547,175.73/46,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,253.70

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