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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,717.41, 70,087.28 and 15,127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,717.41, 70,087.28 and 15,127.51 is: 22,694.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,717.41 : 70,087.28 = 15,127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,717.41/70,087.28 = 15,127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,717.41x = 70,087.28 × 15,127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,717.41x = 1,060,245,778.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,245,778.22/46,717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,694.87

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