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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,731.63, 70,106.76 and 15,149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,731.63, 70,106.76 and 15,149.73 is: 22,727.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,731.63 : 70,106.76 = 15,149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,731.63/70,106.76 = 15,149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,731.63x = 70,106.76 × 15,149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,731.63x = 1,062,098,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,098,485.17/46,731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,727.61

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