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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,688, 70,032.61 and 15,523.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,688, 70,032.61 and 15,523.25 is: 23,285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,688 : 70,032.61 = 15,523.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,688/70,032.61 = 15,523.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,688x = 70,032.61 × 15,523.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,688x = 1,087,133,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,133,713.18/46,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,285.08

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