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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,708.48, 70,063.14 and 15,543.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,708.48, 70,063.14 and 15,543.64 is: 23,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,708.48 : 70,063.14 = 15,543.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,708.48/70,063.14 = 15,543.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,708.48x = 70,063.14 × 15,543.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,708.48x = 1,089,036,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,036,225.43/46,708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,315.60

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