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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,740.60, 70,110.90 and 15,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,740.60, 70,110.90 and 15,150.60 is: 22,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,740.60 : 70,110.90 = 15,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,740.60/70,110.90 = 15,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,740.60x = 70,110.90 × 15,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,740.60x = 1,062,222,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,222,201.54/46,740.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.90

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