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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,708.24, 70,073.47 and 15,118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,708.24, 70,073.47 and 15,118.30 is: 22,681.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,708.24 : 70,073.47 = 15,118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,708.24/70,073.47 = 15,118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,708.24x = 70,073.47 × 15,118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,708.24x = 1,059,391,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,391,391.13/46,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.04

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