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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,764.76, 70,144.62 and 15,176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,764.76, 70,144.62 and 15,176.38 is: 22,763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,764.76 : 70,144.62 = 15,176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,764.76/70,144.62 = 15,176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,764.76x = 70,144.62 × 15,176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,764.76x = 1,064,541,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,541,408.08/46,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,763.75

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