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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,757.76, 70,134.12 and 15,169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,757.76, 70,134.12 and 15,169.38 is: 22,753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,757.76 : 70,134.12 = 15,169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,757.76/70,134.12 = 15,169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,757.76x = 70,134.12 × 15,169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,757.76x = 1,063,891,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,891,117.25/46,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,753.25

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