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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,744.92, 70,114.95 and 15,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,744.92, 70,114.95 and 15,154.52 is: 22,730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,744.92 : 70,114.95 = 15,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,744.92/70,114.95 = 15,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,744.92x = 70,114.95 × 15,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,744.92x = 1,062,558,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,558,061.50/46,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.98

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