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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,749.96, 70,139.52 and 15,607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,749.96, 70,139.52 and 15,607.08 is: 23,415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,749.96 : 70,139.52 = 15,607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,749.96/70,139.52 = 15,607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,749.96x = 70,139.52 × 15,607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,749.96x = 1,094,673,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,673,099.80/46,749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,415.49

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