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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,732.63, 70,108.26 and 15,150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,732.63, 70,108.26 and 15,150.73 is: 22,729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,732.63 : 70,108.26 = 15,150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,732.63/70,108.26 = 15,150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,732.63x = 70,108.26 × 15,150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,732.63x = 1,062,191,318.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,191,318.03/46,732.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.11

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