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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,766.28, 70,126.68 and 15,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,766.28, 70,126.68 and 15,591 is: 23,378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,766.28 : 70,126.68 = 15,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,766.28/70,126.68 = 15,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,766.28x = 70,126.68 × 15,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,766.28x = 1,093,345,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,345,067.88/46,766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,378.92

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