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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,688.63, 70,033.55 and 15,523.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,688.63, 70,033.55 and 15,523.88 is: 23,286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,688.63 : 70,033.55 = 15,523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,688.63/70,033.55 = 15,523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,688.63x = 70,033.55 × 15,523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,688.63x = 1,087,191,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,191,998.39/46,688.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,286.01

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