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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,688.34, 70,033.12 and 15,523.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,688.34, 70,033.12 and 15,523.59 is: 23,285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,688.34 : 70,033.12 = 15,523.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,688.34/70,033.12 = 15,523.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,688.34x = 70,033.12 × 15,523.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,688.34x = 1,087,165,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,165,752.44/46,688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,285.59

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