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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.11, 70,104.78 and 15,139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.11, 70,104.78 and 15,139.17 is: 22,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.11 : 70,104.78 = 15,139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.11/70,104.78 = 15,139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.11x = 70,104.78 × 15,139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.11x = 1,061,328,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,328,182.23/46,729.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.36

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