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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,718.27, 70,084.34 and 15,117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,718.27, 70,084.34 and 15,117.74 is: 22,678.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,718.27 : 70,084.34 = 15,117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,718.27/70,084.34 = 15,117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,718.27x = 70,084.34 × 15,117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,718.27x = 1,059,516,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,516,723.69/46,718.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,678.85

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