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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,687.59, 70,032.60 and 15,098.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,687.59, 70,032.60 and 15,098.81 is: 22,648.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,687.59 : 70,032.60 = 15,098.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,687.59/70,032.60 = 15,098.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,687.59x = 70,032.60 × 15,098.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,687.59x = 1,057,408,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,408,571.04/46,687.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,648.60

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