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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,762.29, 70,142.63 and 15,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,762.29, 70,142.63 and 15,173.24 is: 22,759.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,762.29 : 70,142.63 = 15,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,762.29/70,142.63 = 15,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,762.29x = 70,142.63 × 15,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,762.29x = 1,064,290,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,290,532.64/46,762.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,759.59

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